Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. This easy-to-make soup fills your home with an inviting aroma and offers a nourishing meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Just set your slow cooker, and let the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a comforting bowl of goodness that warms both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle wild rice blend over the vegetables.
- Pour chicken broth over all ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- In the last half hour, stir in heavy cream to add richness. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg