Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2 quart or 9x13 baking sheet.

Step 2

Melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat.

Step 3

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Whisk in flour, chopped thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute to cook off raw flour taste.

Step 5

Slowly pour in wine and chicken broth whisking continuously. Whisk until thick and nearly boiling.

Step 6

Reduce heat to medium low and then stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked rice and chicken.

Step 7

Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted through.