Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a colorful medley of vegetables. This heartwarming dish simmers slowly, allowing flavors to meld beautifully, creating a creamy and savory experience in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized based on what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5–2 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add diced carrots, chopped celery, and onion over the chicken.
- Stir in minced garlic and wild rice blend.
- Pour in chicken broth until it fills about three-quarters full.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir in heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg