2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
4 tbsp butter, divided
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (cook according to package directions)
3 slices cooked bacon, or real bacon bits
4 cups chicken broth, or 4 cups water and 6 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tbsp dry cooking sherry
1 cup cream
2 tbsp flour
1Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pot. Add the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
2Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter, then blend in the flour.
3Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
4Add the cooked wild rice and bacon. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
5Stir in the cream and cooking sherry. Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes.