Monterey Mushroom Chicken Chowder
Chef Susan Warmuth -
Woodbine Hotel & Restaurant

209 N Madison, Madisonville, TX

Ingredients:

Chowder

  • 2 ea 6-8 oz. Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Tbsp. Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 pint small Crimini Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 5 Cups of Water
  • 1/2 Head Cauliflower
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese



 

 

Preparation:

Dice the chicken breasts into one inch cubes. Place in sauce pan and add water.  Add chicken bouillon and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Meanwhile, break apart the cauliflower into bite size florets. Quarter the Crimini mushrooms. Add the cauliflower and the mushrooms to the chicken.  Simmer again for 10 minutes.  Add the orzo pasta and simmer another 10 minutes.  Add the half and half, return to a boil.  Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until just melted and season with salt and pepper.  Remove from heat and it is ready to serve!