Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This heartwarming dish features tender chicken, a hearty wild rice blend, and a vibrant array of vegetables simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Packed with rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, it’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Enjoy this delightful soup that not only warms your belly but also brings smiles to your loved ones’ faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker; layer the chopped veggies on top.
- Add the wild rice blend, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot with two forks before serving. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg