Name: 5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken plus Wild Rice Soup
Yield: 4

This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is straightforward to make with just five ingredients, thanks to some great kitchen shortcuts!

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup in a bowl ready to be enjoyed.

author’s note

5 Ingredients + 30 Minutes = The Best Soup!

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is one of my absolute favorites, and I make it over and over when the weather cools down. But I’ll be honest, I don’t always have the time (or patience!) to start completely from scratch or babysit a slow cooker. That’s where this version comes in: just five key ingredients plus olive oil and a few smart shortcuts. Dinner is ready in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing that creamy comfort factor.

This recipe has become one of my go-to weeknight dinners, just like my Five-Ingredient Pumpkin Curry Soup, straightforward Zuppa Toscana, and 20-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fast, simple, and family-approved!

Ingredients used in this quick and straightforward weeknight dinner.

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps & Tips
Mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery)	Buy pre-chopped for a shortcut, or chop your own if you have time.
Long grain & wild rice mix (with seasoning)	Ben’s Original is a reliable.
Chicken broth	Use Swanson or another good brand. For richer flavor, swap in from-scratch stock.
Heavy whipping cream	Half-and-half works for lighter soup; add a splash of milk with cornstarch if you need to stretch it.
Rotisserie chicken	Leftover Baked Chicken Breast or even Thanksgiving turkey works too!

Oil, veggies, rice mix, and broth all being mixed together and then simmered for this Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.

How To Make Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Sauté veggies: Sauté veggies in olive oil.
Cook rice: Add rice, broth, and seasoning, then simmer until rice is tender.
Add cream: mix in heavy cream.
Add chicken: Add diced rotisserie chicken. Or leftover Baked Chicken Breast.
Serve and enjoy: Scoop into bowls and enjoy!

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Tips For Success

Don’t rush veggies: Let the mirepoix cook until really tender. With such a short ingredient list, that little bit of extra sauté time adds a lot of flavor.
Use the seasoning packets: They are a big part of what makes this soup so flavorful with only five key ingredients.
Keep extra broth nearby: The rice keeps soaking up liquid as the soup sits, so add a splash when reheating leftovers.
Add the chicken last: Since it is already cooked, stir it in at the end so it stays tender instead of drying out.

Cream and chicken being added to the pot for this dish.

Storage

Refrigerate leftover creamy chicken and wild rice soup in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Note that rice continues to absorb surrounding liquid, so thin with broth when reheating.
Freezing is not recommended.