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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food made easy in the slow cooker. Tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and fresh vegetables simmer together in a rich, creamy broth for a cozy and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you crave a warm bowl of creamy chicken wild rice soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice rinsed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Add Ingredients to Crockpot
  2. Place chicken breasts, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, and seasonings into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  3. Step 2: Slow Cook
  4. Cover and cook:
  5. On LOW for 6–7 hours
  6. OR
  7. On HIGH for 3–4 hours
  8. Cook until the chicken is tender and wild rice is fully done.
  9. Step 3: Shred Chicken
  10. Remove the chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken back to the crockpot.
  11. Step 4: Make the Cream Base
  12. In a small saucepan over medium heat:
  13. Melt butter
  14. Whisk in flour
  15. Cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux
  16. Slowly whisk in milk
  17. Stir until thick and smooth
  18. Step 5: Add Creaminess to Soup
  19. Pour the roux mixture and heavy cream into the crockpot. Stir well.
  20. Step 6: Final Cook
  21. Cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes until the soup thickens into a creamy consistency.
  22. Step 7: Serve & Enjoy
  23. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

Use real wild rice for best texture.
Soup thickens as it cools; add broth when reheating if needed.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
For extra richness, add a splash more cream before serving.