Creamy Chicken Wild Rice (Printable)

Rich chicken and wild rice blend with vegetables in a creamy, comforting broth for family meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Rice

02 - 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

→ Liquids

08 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Fats

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Thickener

13 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)

→ Seasonings

14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
16 - 1 bay leaf
17 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

19 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate sliced mushrooms and minced garlic into the pot. Continue sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
04 - Gradually stir in chicken broth to prevent lumps. Add rinsed wild rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until wild rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add cooked chicken, whole milk, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir thoroughly and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This soup feels like sharing a cozy secret that turns any night into family time
  • It quickly became a favorite because it balances creamy richness with fresh vegetables perfectly
02 -
  • Simmering the wild rice until tender is key—undercooked rice can ruin the texture
  • Adding flour to the sautéed vegetables before liquids ensures a silky soup without lumps
03 -
  • Always toast the flour with the vegetables to avoid a raw taste
  • Finishing with cream at the end keeps the soup light yet luscious

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