Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Slow Cooker Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (Source: 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 3 cups chicken broth (Source: 3 cups chicken broth); 3 cups milk (see notee) (Source: 3 cups milk (see notee)); 8 ounces cream cheese (Source: 8 ounces cream cheese); 1 cup uncooked wild rice (Source: 1 cup uncooked wild rice); ½ each onion (diced) (Source: ½ onion (diced)); 2 teaspoons salt (Source: 2 teaspoons salt); 2 teaspoons garlic powder (Source: 2 teaspoons garlic powder); 1 teaspoon black pepper (Source: 1 teaspoon black pepper); 1 each celery stalk (chopped) (Source: 1 celery stalk (chopped))

Slow Cooker Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is made with uncooked wild rice, chicken breasts, and chicken broth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 240 min
Total: 250 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 10 listed

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Estimating…

SoupsAmericanMain courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutesSoups & stews

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
Dish type: Soups · Soups & stews

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Shred at the stated step

Keep shredding in the order given by the method.

3. Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts

In the method: Uncover the slow cooker, use two forks to shred chicken, then stir until cream cheese is combined with the liquid and soup is thickened.

chicken broth

In the method: Uncover the slow cooker, use two forks to shred chicken, then stir until cream cheese is combined with the liquid and soup is thickened.

milk (see notee)

In the method: Add all ingredients to slow cooker.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Add all ingredients to slow cooker.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Uncover the slow cooker, use two forks to shred chicken, then stir until cream cheese is combined with the liquid and soup is thickened.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

Additional recipe notes

The milk: I used fat free half & half but any will regular milk – not almond or soy milk, etc – will do. Higher percentage/fat content will yield richer, creamier flavor.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: lecremedelacrumb.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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