Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a perfect dish for chilly nights or family gatherings. This comforting soup features tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Simply toss in your ingredients and let the magic happen while you relax. Its creamy texture and rich flavors make it a satisfying meal that is easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, this soup is bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8–10 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the onion, chopping the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In the slow cooker, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom and top with garlic and seasonings.
- Add the diced onions, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and rinsed wild rice along with a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until the rice is tender.
- After cooking, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the soup.
- Whisk together flour with half-and-half and whole milk until smooth; stir this mixture into the soup for creaminess.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth if necessary; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg