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Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup – Easy Recipes for Cozy Nights

This hearty slow cooker chicken wild rice soup is an easy recipe perfect for cozy nights. Creamy, savory, and full of flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easy Bbq Chicken, easy dinner party recipes main dishes meat, easy recipes, quick and easy dinner recipes vegan, quick and easy macro friendly recipes, recipes easy healthy, Stir Fry Chicken And Broccoli
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then slowly add heavy cream while whisking continuously to form a roux.
  5. Stir the roux into the soup and cook on high for an additional 15–20 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.