Chicken and Mushroom Chowder

Health score
57%
Chicken and Mushroom Chowder
60 min.
4
412kcal

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Looking for a hearty and delicious chowder that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Chicken and Mushroom Chowder! With a health score of 57, this recipe is not only tasty but also relatively healthy, making it a great option for those watching their waistline. Best of all, it's ready in just 60 minutes and serves 4 people, so it's perfect for a family meal or a dinner party.

This chowder boasts a rich and savory flavor, with tender chunks of chicken and earthy mushrooms simmered in a creamy broth. The addition of rice ensures that it's a filling dish, while the use of olive oil and chicken broth adds a touch of healthiness. The caloric breakdown of this chowder is well-balanced, with 42.99% of the calories coming from protein, 23.12% from fat, and 33.89% from carbohydrates.

To make this delectable dish, you'll need a variety of ingredients, including carrots, chicken breast, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, garlic, long grain rice, milk, mushrooms, olive oil, onions, oregano, pepper, and water. With a saucepan as your primary piece of equipment, you'll be able to whip up this chowder with ease. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions, and in about 30 minutes, you'll have a warm, comforting bowl of Chicken and Mushroom Chowder that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

  •  carrots finely chopped
  • pound chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cubed cooked
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup rice long grain uncooked
  • cup milk 
  • 0.8 pound mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Stir in chicken, and season with oregano and pepper.
  2. Add rice, and reduce heat.
  3. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute garlic, onion, carrot, and mushrooms until tender. Thoroughly mix in the flour.
  4. Transfer to the broth mixture.
  5. Stir milk into the mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein42.99%
Fat23.12%
Carbs33.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
86.75
Glycemic Load
17.22
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.288695770761%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
5.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.72kcal
20.59%
Fat:10.48g
16.12%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.19%
Carbohydrates:34.55g
11.52%
Net Carbohydrates:31.95g
11.62%
Sugar:7.36g
8.18%
Cholesterol:107.23mg
35.74%
Sodium:780.27mg
33.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.83g
87.66%
Vitamin B3:20.01mg
100.03%
Selenium:46.98µg
67.12%
Vitamin A:2688.02IU
53.76%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
46.83%
Phosphorus:451.08mg
45.11%
Vitamin B2:0.72mg
42.43%
Vitamin B5:2.97mg
29.68%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.05%
Potassium:825.71mg
23.59%
Copper:0.45mg
22.37%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.56%
Magnesium:64.32mg
16.08%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.83%
Iron:2.62mg
14.57%
Calcium:137.84mg
13.78%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.07%
Fiber:2.6g
10.38%
Folate:41.13µg
10.28%
Vitamin K:9.7µg
9.24%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.96%
Vitamin C:5.44mg
6.59%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.36%
Source:Allrecipes