Description

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and hearty soup combines tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. With minimal effort required, just set your slow cooker and let the delicious aroma fill your kitchen while you relax.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup wild rice blend
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
In the slow cooker, layer chicken breasts at the bottom. Add wild rice, chopped vegetables, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour chicken broth over the top.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
Stir in heavy cream and let simmer on low for another 30 minutes.
Serve hot with freshly cracked pepper or herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: For enhanced flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker. Swap wild rice for quinoa or barley if desired and add leafy greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.