Description
Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a cozy, hearty dish that warms both body and soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this slow-cooked soup features tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld into a comforting masterpiece. Enjoy it with crusty bread or crackers for a fulfilling meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- In the crockpot, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom and add the chopped vegetables on top.
- Sprinkle thyme over everything and pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks and return to the pot along with wild rice.
- Stir in cream or milk before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg