Healthier Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Healthier version of my Must Love Cheese! Chicken & Wild Rice Soup.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, small cubes
• 1 (6 ounce) box  uncle ben's wild rice
• 2  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  unsweetened almond milk
• 2 -4  ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded 2% cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar cheese)

Directions

1. Cut the breasts into small cubes then sprinkle with salt & pepper. Spray a large pot with cooking spray & cook the chicken until no longer pink.
2. Pour the broth & water in the pot then add the rice & seasoning packet. (Do not remove chicken.) Bring to a boil then lower heat & simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
3. Note: If using quick cooking rice the time will be lowered to 10 minutes.
4. Mix the salt, pepper, & almond milk in with the broth. Then add the Velveeta & shredded cheese to the pot. Stir until the cheese is melted.