Description
Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection. Ideal for chilly evenings, this comforting soup not only warms your body but also brings family and friends together around the table. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s a delightful recipe that can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces for even cooking.
- Layer the bottom of the crockpot with chicken breasts. Add the wild rice blend followed by chopped vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Sprinkle dried thyme over the mixture and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir in cream or milk until fully blended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: You can substitute other veggies like peas or corn based on your preference. For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. Leftover turkey can be used instead of chicken for a holiday twist.