Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup water
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3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
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2 teaspoons thyme
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salt and pepper
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1/2 cup brown rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, pressed
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil and add the chicken. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper; add rice and reduce heat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery; cook until onions are translucent. Add flour to the mix and combine well. Add this mixture to the chicken broth mixture in the saucepan.
- Stir milk into everything and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 20-30 minutes.