If your recipe box lacks a soul-warming chowder that's filling yet light and loaded with nourishing ingredients, your search is over! The following recipe doubles easily, freezes well, and offers an ideal meal to share with a sick friend or new parent.Servings: 8-10 servings
1(6-ounce) package Uncle Ben’s wild rice, cooked according to package directions
2cupscooked, cubed chicken
¼teaspooneach salt and pepper
1cupfat-free evaporated milk
¼cupsnipped chives (can use freeze-dried)
Instructions
In a large pan, sauté onion, carrots and celery in butter until tender.
Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth.
Stir in chicken, rice, salt and pepper.
Bring to boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
Cook 3-5 minutes longer. Stir in the milk and the chives.
Serve – BON APPETIT!
Notes
This is the basic recipe, although adjustments are easily made: •Double the recipe •Add extra carrots and celery •Use Costco rotisserie chicken (1 whole chicken for double recipe) •For even more richness, use regular (not fat-free) evaporated milk or even half and half or cream •Add corn – frozen, canned, or fresh