Chicken Wild Rice Chowder

By brandyc

This is comfort food at it's finest, and perfect for that cold weather hump-day to help get you through the rest of the week.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced fresh carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 2-2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.