Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed, uncooked)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup white onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4.5 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup wild rice (uncooked, washed and rinsed)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, place extra virgin olive oil and bring to a medium heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms and bay leaves. Sauté 4-5 minutes or until tender. 
  • Salt and pepper the chicken breast then add it to the pot with the veggies. Cook another 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally. 
  • Add the water, chicken stock and thyme. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes. 
  • Add the wild rice to the pot. Cook another 5 minutes until rice is tender.