Description
A comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, wild rice, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Dot the top with butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Shred the chicken slightly with two forks before serving, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 32g