Name: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a healthy, delicious recipe that comes together fast and tastes amazing. It’s creamy, satisfying and incredibly delicious. It is hearty, warm and so perfect for a cool fall or chilly winter day. It is easy to make this recipe with your favorite vegetables and even different proteins if you wish. It is warm and satisfying.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Season both sides of chicken with House Seasoning Blend.

Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker and top with onions, carrots and celery.

Dissolve chicken bouillon in hot water and pour into slow cooker.

Stir in chicken broth, salt, wild rice, Poultry Seasoning Blend and bay leaves.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours; add minced garlic during last 30 minutes of cooking.

Remove chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred; return to slow cooker.

In a saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter.

Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in the milk and half and half and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken.

Season with additional House Seasoning Blend as needed.

Pour milk mixture into slow cooker and stir until fully combined.

Serve immediately with chopped fresh parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Wild Rice Wisdom 🌾
Toast the wild rice in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness.
Cream Technique Mastery 🥛
Temper the half and half by slowly adding a small amount of hot soup liquid to prevent curdling when incorporating into the final dish.
Chicken Prep Pro 🍗
Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming dry or undercooked.
Aromatics Amplification 🧅
Sauté the onions, celery, and garlic briefly before adding to the slow cooker to develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
Thickening Technique 🥄
Create a smooth roux by whisking flour and butter separately before incorporating into the soup to prevent lumps and ensure a silky texture.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.