Description

This creamy slow cooker casserole combines tender chicken with nutty wild rice and vegetables for a hearty one-pot meal the whole family will love. It’s effortless to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup wild rice blend

3 cups chicken broth

1 medium diced onion

2 stalks chopped celery

2 medium sliced carrots

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk

2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup frozen peas or chopped spinach (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the wild rice blend under cold water to remove excess starch.

2. Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray or oil.

3. Layer wild rice, chicken pieces, diced onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.

4. Whisk the cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth, then pour over the layered ingredients without stirring.

5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked.

6. Shred the chicken in the pot and stir to combine with the rice and sauce.

7. Stir in frozen peas or chopped spinach if using, then let the casserole sit for 5–10 minutes.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: dinner
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: slow cooker, wild rice, chicken casserole, easy dinner, family dinner, crockpot, comforting meal