Description
Cottage Cheese Crockpot Wild Rice Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This creamy and hearty soup combines tender chicken and wild rice in a wholesome, protein-packed base enriched with whipped cottage cheese. The slow cooker makes it incredibly easy—simply toss in the ingredients, set it to cook, and return to a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies and spices for a personal touch. Enjoy it with crusty bread or as a standalone dish to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups chopped celery, carrots, and onions
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. poultry seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whipped cottage cheese
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine uncooked wild rice, chicken breasts, chopped vegetables, chicken broth, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, cumin, and cayenne. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the crockpot.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour for one minute. Gradually add whipped cottage cheese until smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce into the crockpot and stir well. Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg