Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms both body and soul. With tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection, this soup is ideal for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Easy to make, it practically cooks itself while you enjoy your day. Each bowl delivers a creamy hug of flavor, promising to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing onions, slicing carrots and celery, and mincing garlic.
- Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add wild rice blend, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce; sprinkle dried thyme. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove cooked chicken and shred it with two forks; return to the pot along with cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs as garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.- Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add spinach/kale for an extra nutrient boost.- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.