Fast Lane Chicken and Potato Chowder
Contributed by: NAPSA
A Winning Recipe Idea For The Big Race Day (NAPSA) - It's the fastest growing spectator sport in the United States and second only to the NFL in television viewership. Nearly one-third of the U.S. adult population rates themselves as fans and 17 of the 20 highest-attended sporting events in America revolve around this sport. What is this national phenomenon? NASCAR...and fans nationwide are gear up every February for the kick-off of the season.
In millions of households, watching the race and celebrating the sport is a family affair. Kids hang posters of their favorite driver next to posters of their favorite rock star. Dad can often be seen sporting a racing-related T-shirt or hat and mom is busy on the Internet chatting about her favorite race team.
Here's a race day recipe that always gets the green flag:
Ingredients:
- 1 package Chicken Helper Oven Favorites Potatoes Au Gratin
- 1 can (11 ounces) Green Giant Mexicorn whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey (about 10 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 6 large round crusty dinner rolls
Directions:
Heat uncooked Potatoes, Sauce Mix, Au Gratin Cheese Sauce Topping, corn, water, milk and chicken to boiling in Dutch oven, stirring constantly; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with bread crumb topping. Scoop out inside of each dinner roll to make bread bowl. Serve chowder in bread bowls.
High Altitude (3,500-6,500 feet): Increase water to 3 cups.
Special Touch
Add even more interest to this chowder by topping with sour cream, Bac~Os bacon flavor bits or chips, salsa or shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalape–o peppers.
Prep: 10 min; Cook: 20 min
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
