Hearty Chicken and Pasta Chowder
A warm and cozy chicken chowder with tender pasta in a creamy, comforting broth — hearty, soothing, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
8 oz Muellers® Small Shells
4 bacon
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
0.50 cup onion, chopped
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
5 cups milk
4 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
0.25 tsp. ground black pepper
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
Directions
1
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove and crumble. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Set aside.
3
In same saucepan, add chicken and onion; cook and stir until chicken is tender.
4
Stir in flour until smooth.
5
Gradually stir in milk then bouillon, basil and pepper. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
6
Stir in pasta, corn and bacon; heat through. Serve immediately.
