Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Dried thyme
- Bay leaves
Instructions
- Dice the onion, carrots, and celery; mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; add garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add chicken breasts, wild rice blend, carrots, celery, broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove cooked chicken; shred with forks and return to the pot.
- Stir in cream or milk slowly; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg