For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic in the soup base. Adjust the amount of cheese and bacon to your preference. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra touch of elegance.
Experience the comforting embrace of a baked potato, elevated with tender chicken and the creamy richness of a classic chowder. This hearty soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a chilly evening.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Prick potatoes with a fork, then wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cool potatoes until easily handled; scoop flesh into a bowl and set aside. Discard the skins.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in the hot oil until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter and cook until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, into the butter-flour mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the potatoes, onion mixture, chicken, chicken stock, broccoli, most of the Cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the bacon bits, and 1/2 of the green onions into the sauce. Cook the soup until heated through and the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir sour cream into soup and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with the remaining bacon bits, Cheddar cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic in the soup base. Adjust the amount of cheese and bacon to your preference. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra touch of elegance.
Lea Romaguera
Jun 23, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the soup turned out perfectly.
Brayan Nader
May 20, 2025I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit!
Nasir Nader
Jan 28, 2025So creamy and flavorful! Will definitely make this again.
Elvis Bergstrom
May 11, 2024I added some corn to the soup and it was delicious.
August Hintzpollich
Feb 8, 2024This soup is amazing! My family loved it.