"This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from a labor-intensive wintry bowl to a steamy, comforting, slow-cooked favorite for our family. —Courtney Riggin, Hatchechubbee, Alabama..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
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1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
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1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
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2 medium carrots, finely chopped
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1 medium leek (white portion only), finely chopped
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1 celery rib, finely chopped
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3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/3 cup dry sherry or additional broth
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
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Chopped green onions, optional