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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole (Best One-Pot Meal)

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A comforting, hands-off slow cooker meal with tender chicken, chewy wild rice, and a creamy, savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sundays.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup (180g) uncooked wild rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. Place the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them on top of the vegetables.
  4. Sprinkle the uncooked wild rice evenly over the chicken. Add the dried thyme and dried rosemary. Do not stir.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Pour the mixture gently over everything, ensuring all the rice is submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and the wild rice has burst open.
  7. Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Do not lift the lid during cooking to avoid heat loss. For best results, use real long-grain wild rice, not instant or quick-cooking blends. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. If the casserole is too thin, let it rest for 10-15 minutes with the lid off; if still thin, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes.

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