Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

uncooked wild rice blend*

small yellow onion (, chopped)

medium carrots (, diced)

celery stalks (, diced)

butter (, divided)

garlic (, minced)

low-sodium chicken broth ((appx. 3 (14.5 oz) cans))

dried thyme

dried marjoram

dried sage

dried rosemary

Salt and ground black pepper (, to taste)

chicken breasts (, halved (about 1 lb))

flour

milk

heavy cream ((or half & half))