Salads, Soups, & Chili

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Soup

This chunky soup of chicken, cheese, and broccoli makes for a hearty, healthful meal.

Prep Time 
15 minutes or less
Cook Time 
15 minutes or less
Total Time 
30 minutes
Servings 
6
Ingredients 

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 pound Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Portions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cans (14 ounces each) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
2 cups coarsely shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions 

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned.

Stir in chicken broth and broccoli. When broth comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer, about 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, combine flour, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add milk and whisk until smooth.

Pour milk mixture into Dutch oven. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until soup is slightly thickened.

Add cheese; stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips 

Serve topped with herbed garlic croutons. Accompany with a green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette to complete your menu.

 

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Cuisine 
American

  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      6
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      337
    • Calories from Fat 
      42%
    • Total Fat 
      16g
    • Saturated Fat 
      9g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      13g
    • Protein 
      35g
    • Sugars 
      9g
    • Cholesterol 
      86mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      2g
    • Sodium 
      566mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      33%
    • Vitamin C 
      47%
    • Calcium 
      49%
    • Iron 
      6%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Fat 
      1
    • Very Lean Meat 
      4
    • High-Fat Meat 
      2
    • Milk/Skim 
      0.5
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
Cooking Method 
Stovetop
Recipe Source 
Gold'n Plump Exclusive