Creamy but Lean Chicken and Leeks

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1 tablespoon butter

4 large leeks, white parts only, chopped

4 celery stalks, chopped

6 cups chicken broth

1/3 cup long grain rice or 1/2 cup medium or short grain rice

Bouquet garni: 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme and bay leaf, a few parsley sprigs wrapped in cheesecloth

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and freshly ground white pepper

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2inch cubes

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley