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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice

A cozy, creamy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, wild rice, and classic fall vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup wild rice blend uncooked
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Add chicken, vegetables, rice, broth, and seasonings to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  3. Shred chicken and return to slow cooker.
  4. Stir in cream and cook until creamy.

Notes

Add cream at the end for best texture.