Description
Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a warm, hearty dish that encapsulates the essence of comfort food. With tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables simmered in a creamy broth, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. Its minimal prep time makes it an effortless meal that will fill your home with delightful aromas and your hearts with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and mince the garlic.
- Layer the chopped vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot. Place chicken breasts on top and add the wild rice.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot along with softened cream cheese.
- Stir until well combined and creamy. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg