Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This soothing soup combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and an array of vibrant vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection. With minimal effort required, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The rich flavors meld beautifully over hours of cooking, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. Ideal for meal prep, leftovers taste just as good, making it a staple in any home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Layer the slow cooker with chicken at the bottom; add seasonings and vegetables on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed wild rice and bay leaf.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until rice is soft and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred cooked chicken before returning it to the soup.
- Mix flour with half-and-half and milk in a separate bowl; whisk until smooth. Stir into soup gradually to achieve creaminess.
- Adjust thickness with more broth if needed; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg