Description
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup blends tender chicken, wild rice, and vibrant vegetables into a creamy delight that warms the soul. With minimal prep time, just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the magic! Each spoonful is packed with flavor and satisfaction, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8–10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
- bay leaf
- Italian seasoning
- thyme
- parsley
- sea salt
- cracked pepper
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by dicing the onion and chopping the carrots and celery.
- Layer chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add minced garlic and seasonings on top.
- Add chopped vegetables followed by chicken broth and uncooked wild rice.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until rice is soft and chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Shred cooked chicken and return it to the soup.
- Whisk together flour, half-and-half, and milk; stir into soup to thicken.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, sauté chicken before adding to the slow cooker. Customize with seasonal vegetables or add spinach for extra nutrients. Adjust consistency by adding more broth if needed.