A delicious and savory chowder with chicken and pumpkin. This recipe is a definite keeper.

Country Pumpkin Chicken Chowder

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 1/2 cups warm water
1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1/4 cup long grain white rice
4 MAGGI® Vegetable Bouillon Cubes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Stir in water, pumpkin, corn, rice, bouillon, basil and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Makes 4 servings.

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