Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder
Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder blends tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, and sweet leeks in a velvety broth for a comforting, well-rounded flavor. Butter and a light roux enrich the texture while carrots and celery add gentle sweetness and crunch. Serve this cozy bowl on chilly evenings or for a satisfying weekend lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken stock, water, chicken broth, and soup mix. Stir until the soup mix dissolves, then bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the carrots and celery, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken and rice, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the half-and-half and pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes, taking care to prevent scorching.
- 5
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pot.
- 6
Add the flour and stir to form a paste.
- 7
Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add 2 ladles of liquid from the soup and whisk until smooth with no lumps.
- 8
Pour this mixture into the soup and stir until fully combined.
- 9
Continue simmering until the soup thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 384.7 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 21.67 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 50.24 g 18%
- Total Fat 9.96 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.09 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.74 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 2605.75 mg High 113%
- Dietary Fiber 8.57 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 8.78 g --
- Added Sugars 3.34 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 144.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 875.18 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 82.01 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 8.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 384.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chicken Stock. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 384.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder healthy?
- Creamy Chicken, Leek & Wild Rice Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 384.7 calories and 21.67 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2605.75 mg (113% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.09 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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