Chicken and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Dinner
Cozy up with this hearty and wholesome Chicken and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Dinner, the perfect blend of tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. Slowly simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and rosemary, this one-pot wonder is incredibly easy to prepare and delivers comfort in every bite. The optional splash of heavy cream adds a luxurious creamy finish, while fresh parsley provides a bright pop of color. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this is an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe. Serve it piping hot straight from the slow cooker for a simple, satisfying dish that’s sure to impress. Keywords: slow cooker chicken and rice, wild rice recipes, easy comfort food dinners, crockpot meal, creamy chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Wild rice blend
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice blend under cold water and set aside to drain.
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables.
Spread the rinsed wild rice blend over the vegetables and chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the contents in the slow cooker to ensure the rice is fully submerged.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
If using heavy cream, stir it in during the last 15 minutes of cooking to add a creamy texture.
Carefully remove the chicken breasts, shred or chop them into pieces, and return them to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
Serve the chicken and wild rice hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 725 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 4933 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 260.1 g | 520% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 4757 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
