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Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice

Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice for Ultimate Comfort

Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice is a comforting soup combining tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables—all slow-cooked for ease and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for sautéing vegetables.
  • 2 cups Carrots Peel and dice into ¼-inch pieces.
  • 1 cup Celery Dice into ¼-inch pieces.
  • 2 medium Potato Russet potatoes, cut into ¼-inch pieces.
  • 1 medium Onion Dice well.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Poultry seasoning Can substitute with sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Wild rice Rinse thoroughly before adding.
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts Trim any excess fat.
  • 4 cups Low-sodium chicken stock Can substitute with vegetable stock.
For the Creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
  • 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour For gluten-free options, replace with cornstarch mixed in milk.
  • 1 cup Milk (2%) Can substitute with unsweetened almond or soy milk.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Nonstick Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, warm about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add diced carrots, celery, potato, and onion, stirring occasionally for 8–10 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
  3. Stir in the poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 30 seconds before transferring the mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water, then add it directly to the slow cooker with the sautéed vegetables.
  5. Arrange the trimmed boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the wild rice and vegetable mixture. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken stock.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 2.5–3.5 hours.
  7. Once cooking time is complete, remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return to the pot.
  8. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Whisk in an equal amount of all-purpose flour.
  9. Gradually add in the milk while continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
  10. Pour the prepared roux into the slow cooker, stirring well. Adjust the consistency with more chicken stock or milk as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for cozy meals anytime.

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