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Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup {Slow Cooker}

Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4.3 ounce package Rice-a-Roni long grain and wild rice
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups half and half

Instructions

  • In your slow cooker, combine chicken broth, water, package of Rice-a-Roni (including seasoning packet), carrots, celery, and basil. Stir to combine.
  • Add in uncooked chicken breasts.
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4.5 hours.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. When melted, whisk in flour. Slowly, very slowly pour in half and half until well combined. Stir in salt and black pepper.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker and chop them into chunks. 
  • Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add chicken chunks back in and cook for 15 minutes longer.
  • Makes about 10 cups of soup. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!