Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup for 6 Blissful Hours
A hearty and comforting soup made with tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables in a creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, water, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred it with a fork.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in before adding cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze without cream for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg