How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Wild Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker meals are a fantastic way to cook hearty and flavorful dishes with minimal effort. This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Wild Rice is a perfect example of a comforting and nutritious meal that practically cooks itself. With the combination of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, savory vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is a satisfying and delicious option for a cozy dinner at home.

What makes this recipe particularly appealing is the convenience of using a slow cooker. S...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups chopped carrot
  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked wild rice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Stir chicken broth, onion, carrot, rice, celery, mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a 6-quart slow cooker. Nestle in chicken, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken and wild rice are tender, about 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone of each breast should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Increase heat to High. Discard chicken bones and shred meat; set aside. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  • Whisk milk and flour together in a medium bowl. Stir into slow cooker and cook on High until thickened, about 10 minutes. Gently stir in chicken. Garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 570mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 699mg