Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This hearty soup features tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth that envelops every bite. Easily prepared in a slow cooker, it’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish will warm your heart and fill your home with delightful aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the carrots, celery, and onion; mince the garlic.
- Layer the chopped vegetables in the slow cooker and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth over everything before adding the wild rice blend on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot along with softened cream cheese. Stir until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg