Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew
This slow cooker chicken stew combines tender bone-in chicken, nutty wild rice, and hearty vegetables in a fragrant chicken broth seasoned with thyme, bay leaves, garlic, and black pepper. Milk and flour create a creamy finish, while mushrooms and fresh parsley add earthy depth and color. It makes a warm, comforting meal for a cozy dinner and can be prepared ahead.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
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.
- 2
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).
- 3
Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Increase heat to High. Discard chicken bones and shred meat; set aside. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
- 4
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.
- Calories 370.79 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 36.31 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 47.08 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.78 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.63 mg High 26%
- Sodium 207.68 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 8.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 155.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.26 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 570.04 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 98.28 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 4.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 7 hrs 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, and Button Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 370.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Carrot. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew?
- About 7 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew healthy?
- Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 370.79 calories and 36.31 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 207.68 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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