Creamy Chicken Wild Rice: 6 Comforting Dinner Ideas

This Rich Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal perfect for chilly days.

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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped thyme, and rosemary sprigs. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
Pour in the chicken stock, reserving a small splash to make a cornstarch slurry later. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the wild rice mix and shredded cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the wild rice is tender.
Whisk the reserved splash of stock with cornstarch until smooth. Stir this into the soup along with the heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.
Serve warm with crusty bread. If the soup thickens, loosen it with a splash of warm stock before serving.