Creamy Chicken Wild Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup finely chopped celery.
02 - 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots.
03 - 1 onion, diced small.
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced.
06 - 4 cups (32 oz) of chicken stock.
07 - 2 cups of plain water.
08 - 2 cups milk, divided.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano.
11 - 1 bay leaf.
12 - 2 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded.
13 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
14 - 1 box of wild rice Rice-a-Roni mix.
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste.
16 - Chopped green onions for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up the oil in a large pan. Toss in the onion, carrots, and celery. Keep stirring for about 10 minutes until tender.
02 - Pour in the broth, water, one cup of milk, and garlic. Mix everything together thoroughly.
03 - Add the oregano, pepper, bay leaf, and shredded chicken. Keep it on a low bubble for 15 minutes.
04 - Blend the flour with the other cup of milk until smooth. Add to the pot, stirring constantly until the soup thickens.
05 - Add the wild rice and seasoning packet. Let it cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
06 - Adjust the salt and pepper to your liking, then sprinkle some green onions on top before serving.

# Notes:

01 - The nutrition facts might change based on the brand of your ingredients.

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