Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for efficient cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add chicken breasts and broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in wild rice and thyme; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, then return to the pot along with heavy cream. Stir well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg