Chicken& Pasta Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Spray nonstick Dutch oven or large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2
   Heat over medium heat until hot.
3. 3
   Add chicken, onion and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Stir in broth, basil and salt.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Add rotini; cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, place frozen vegetables in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed.
8. 8
   Drain well.
9. 9
   In small bowl, combine 1 cup of the milk and flour; blend well.
10. 10
    Stir vegetables, milk mixture, remaining 3 cups milk and bell pepper into rotini mixture.
11. 11
    Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently.
12. 12
    Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until soup thickens and vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally.
13. 13
    To serve, ladle chowder into 6 individual soup bowls.
14. 14
    Sprinkle each with cheese.