Chicken Wild Rice Chowder

From Taste of Home Simple and Delicious Feb 2008. This is really easy and really delicious!!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sliced fresh carrots
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 2⁄3 cups  cubed  cooked chicken breasts
• 1 (8 7/8ounce) package  ready to serve  long grain and wild rice blend
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter til tender.
2. Stir in flour til blended; gradually add broth.
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or til thickened.
4. Stir in chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.