One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
A comforting, creamy chicken and wild rice soup simmered with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a cozy meal. This american-inspired soups ready in about 70 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2, diced celery stalks
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 3/4 cup wild rice blend
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb diced boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions become translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried sage; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 3/4 cup wild rice blend and 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the pot, stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes until soup thickens slightly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (15 min prep + 55 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
