Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly nights, offering a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome wild rice. With minimal effort, you can create a rich, creamy soup that fills your home with delicious aromas. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is not only nourishing but also completely customizable to fit your preferences. Enjoy every spoonful as it warms your body and soul!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately six servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8–10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice (rinsed)
- 4 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup flour (gluten-free optional)
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
- Italian seasoning to taste
- thyme to taste
- parsley to taste
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
- Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Layer the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and add seasonings along with the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth and rinsed wild rice; toss in a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the rice is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot.
- Whisk together flour, half-and-half, and milk; stir into the soup for creaminess.
- Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg