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Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This creamy, hearty soup is made effortlessly in the slow cooker with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for cozy nights or hands-off weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (optional for sautéing)

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken breasts or thighs, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
  • Stir everything together and cover the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk.
  • Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes on high to warm through and combine the flavors.
  • Serve the soup hot, and garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5peopleCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Crockpot Soup, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Healthy Soup
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