Pioneer Woman Texas Chicken Chowder

This delicious Pioneer Woman Texas Chicken Chowder is a creamy, hearty, and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Packed with tender potatoes, shredded rotisserie chicken, and topped with melted cheddar, it’s a comforting, flavorful soup that you can customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients Needed

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Yellow Onions, Chopped
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 2 cans (4 oz each) Chopped Green Chiles
• 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 2 1/2 tsp Chile Powder (such as Ancho)
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground Red Pepper
• 6 cups Chicken Stock or Bone Broth
• 3 lbs (or more) Russet Potatoes, Peeled and Cut into Bite-sized Chunks
• 4 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Black Beans, Rinsed and Drained
• 2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels
• 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• Toppings: Avocado, Sour Cream, Sliced Jalapenos, Fresh Pico de Gallo, and Lime Wedges

How To Make Texas Chicken Chowder

1. Sauté the Onions: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot until shimmering. Add chopped onions and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add Butter and Chiles: Stir in butter and green chiles. Once the butter melts, add flour, kosher salt, chile powder, cumin, and ground red pepper. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Simmer the Potatoes: Add chicken stock and potatoes, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Blend the Soup: Use a slotted spoon to remove about 3 cups of the cooked potatoes (along with some onions and chiles) and set aside. Blend the remaining soup with an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a blender until smooth.
5. Finish the Chowder: Return the reserved potatoes to the soup, and add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Cook until everything is heated through. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until it melts completely. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if needed.
6. Serve: Serve the chowder with avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, fresh pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime for the perfect finishing touch.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t Overcook the Potatoes: Make sure to simmer the potatoes just until they’re tender. Overcooking can turn them mushy, affecting the soup’s texture.
• Use Rotisserie Chicken for Extra Flavor: Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor to the chowder. You can also use leftover chicken from another meal.
• Adjust Spice Levels: If you prefer a milder soup, reduce the amount of chile powder and red pepper. You can always add more spice later.
• Make It Thicker: If you want a thicker chowder, blend more of the potatoes into the soup. This adds creaminess without extra cream.
• Toppings Are Key: Don’t skip the toppings! Fresh avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo add a refreshing contrast to the warm, creamy soup.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store leftover Texas Chicken Chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days.
  Freeze: If you want to freeze leftover Texas Chicken Chowder, follow the same cooling process and store it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and heat it up on the stove.
• Reheating: Reheat leftover Texas Chicken Chowderon the stove over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. You can also microwave it for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, depending on your microwave’s power.

Nutrition fact

Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 866.6mg
• Potassium: 500mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22.1g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugars: 7.7g
• Protein: 30.5g

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