Chicken and Rice Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Stir milk into everything and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 20-30 minutes.