Healthier Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.
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.
Note: If using quick cooking rice the time will be lowered to 10 minutes.
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.