4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup wild rice
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream (optional)
Prep the Ingredients: Start by chopping your onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chopped vegetables, wild rice, chicken, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth into the slow cooker.
Cook: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the Chicken: Once fully cooked, remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return them to the slow cooker. Stir well.
Add Cream: If using heavy cream, stir it in and allow to warm for an additional 15-20 minutes on low.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.