Craving some comfort food? This delicious Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice soup comes together in a matter of minutes and will warm you right up! With 371 calories per serving and 30 grams of protein per bowl, you can feel good about feeding it to your family.
Ingredients
1 (4-6 ounce) box Long Grain and Wild Rice Mix (I used Rice-A-Roni brand)
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup sliced carrots
¼ cup butter
¼ cup whole wheat flour
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1½ pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup half and half
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare rice as directed on package. Set aside.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery and carrots in butter until soft. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.
Add chicken broth and parsley. Cook and stir until thickened.
Add cooked rice and chicken; mix well. Pour in half and half and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until heated through.