baci's baking - Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder

I frequent a lot of sites like Food Network and Cookstr to get new recipes and unique ideas. One of my favorite spots to visit is Better Homes and Garden - this Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder from BHG is so hearty that it's a meal in itself. Enjoy!!

Chicken and Wild Rice

1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)

1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)

1 cup quartered mushrooms

3 T. butter

3 T. flour

2 - 14 oz. cans chicken broth

2 -3 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

3/4 cup cooked wild rice

1/4 t. ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1. In a saucepan cook carrots, celery and mushrooms in hot butter over medium heat until tender.

2. Stir in flour. Add brother, chicken, wild rice and pepper.

3. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir in half-and-half; heat through. Makes 4 servings.