SMOKEY ROASTED CHICKEN and CORN CHOWDER

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, chopped1 c. diced onions1/2 c. each diced celery and red bell pepper2 tsp minced garlic1 1/2 tbs. minced fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme2 tbs all purpose flour1 1/2 c. low sodium, fat fre chicken broth1 12 oz. can 2% evaporated milk1 1/2 c. diced fresh tomatoes, seeded and drained1 can (14.5oz.) cream style corn2 cups roasted chicken breast, chopped1 tbs. hickory flavored BBQ sauce1/2 tsp. ground black peppersalt to taste (not included in nutritional count)
Directions
1. Cook bacon in a large, non-stick soup pot over medium heat until lightly browned but not crisp. Stir in onions, celery, red pepper and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add thyme and flour. Mix well, Stir in broth and evaporated milk. Bring mxture to a gentle boil and stir continuously until soup thickens slightly.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.

* original recipe called for 1- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, well drained. I substituted fresh tomatoes to lower the sodium content.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FEDUPWITHFAT2.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 256.8
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.4 mg
  • Sodium: 597.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g

Member Reviews
  • BETHANNE24
    My picky husband and kids really liked this recipe! It would be fantastic in the summer with the addition of fresh corn and tomatoes! - 2/11/11
  • GAILCHIRI
    I made this a few days ago and it is delicious. I used the canned diced tomatoes and regular chicken broth. I also used regular evaporated milk. For extra flavor I used a half cup of heavy whipping cream. We all loved this and it is now in my recipe "keeper" file!! - 9/22/10