Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. With tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables, this soup simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Easy to prepare and completely customizable, it’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 43 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice mix
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep all veggies: chop onions, dice carrots and celery.
- 2. Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- 3. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Layer wild rice, chopped veggies, and thyme on top.
- 4. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients until submerged.
- 5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- 6. Shred chicken in the pot using two forks; stir in cream or milk gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spinach instead of carrots or incorporating fresh herbs like dill for extra flavor. For a thicker soup, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the simmering soup.