This creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting, dump-and-go dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and hearty wild rice, it's a healthy and easy meal perfect for cold nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 cup wild rice blend (uncooked, rinsed)
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken, rinsed rice, carrots, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth. Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-7 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream (and cornstarch slurry if using). Cook on High for 20 more minutes until thickened.