Description
Warm up with our Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup – a hearty, creamy, and comforting dish perfect for chilly days! Easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ¾ cup uncooked wild rice (not the boxed mix)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Step 1: Load the Crockpot
- Add the chicken, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika to your Crockpot. Stir everything together.
Step 2: Cook Low and Slow
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the rice is tender and the chicken shreds easily.
Step 3: Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Step 4: Make It Creamy
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Pour this into the soup and stir to combine.
Step 5: Serve
- Give the soup one last stir, taste for seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
- No dairy? Use canned coconut milk for a dairy-free twist.
- More veggies? Add mushrooms or spinach in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Make it richer by adding a splash of cream cheese at the end!
- Got leftovers? This soup tastes even better the next day.
Keywords: crockpot soup, chicken soup, wild rice soup, slow cooker chicken soup, creamy soup, hearty soup, easy chicken soup, meal prep soup, crockpot recipes, comfort food soup