How to cook 1-Pot Crockpot Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice
Need an easy dinner? Our Crockpot Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice is a cozy slow cooker meal your family will love. Discover the simple recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 cup wild rice blend uncooked (do not use the seasoning packet if included)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and sliced mushrooms over and around the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the uncooked wild rice blend, chicken broth, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Do not stir.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine everything. The mixture will become rich and creamy. Let it heat through for another 10-15 minutes on the LOW setting (or WARM if your slow cooker has it).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Chef's Tips: For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken breasts in a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side before adding them to the slow cooker. This is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The rice will absorb more liquid as it sits, so you may need to add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Variations: Feel free to add a cup of frozen peas or corn during the last 15 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables. For a tangier flavor, you can substitute the heavy cream with 4 oz of softened cream cheese.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The rice will absorb more liquid as it sits, so you may need to add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Variations: Feel free to add a cup of frozen peas or corn during the last 15 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables. For a tangier flavor, you can substitute the heavy cream with 4 oz of softened cream cheese.
