Description
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and hearty. This delightful slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken, savory wild rice, and a variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy broth that’s simply irresistible. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. It’s easy to prepare—just toss everything into the crockpot and let it simmer until the flavors meld beautifully. With its rich taste and nutritious ingredients, this dish is not only satisfying but also adaptable to your personal preferences, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by chopping onions, carrots, and celery; mince garlic.
- Layer chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped vegetables on top followed by broth and rinsed wild rice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until rice is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken and stir back into the soup.
- Whisk together flour, half-and-half, and milk; stir into the soup for creaminess.
- Adjust consistency with extra broth as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg