This grilled chicken and wild rice soup is warm, hearty, and full of flavor. A simple recipe that's perfect for dinner or lunch prep.
Soup season is here, and this grilled chicken and wild rice soup is one you'll want on repeat.
It's creamy without being heavy, with the perfect balance of broth and rice.
Using grilled chicken instead of boiled adds a smoky depth of flavor that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing.
This cosy bowl of goodness is hearty enough for dinner and guaranteed to bring everyone to the table.
Grilled Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Learn how to make grilled chicken and wild rice soup for a cozy, filling meal. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and easy to reheat all week.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Tenders
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
For the Soup:
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- ¼ cup + ½ TBS All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- ¾ cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- ⅛ cup Sour Cream
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil for sauteing
- 1 Shallot finely chopped
- 8 oz Mushrooms chopped
- 2 Celery Stalks finely chopped
- 1 Carrot finely chopped
- 7 ¼ cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes
- 2 cups Wild Rice cooked
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper, 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, and 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar. Add the chicken tenders and stir until evenly coated. Let chicken tenders marinate for 10-15 minutes. Heat the grill to 400 degrees and grill chicken tenders until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Turn the chicken halfway through. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons Butter over medium-low heat. Once butter is melted, add ¼ cup + ½ TBS All Purpose Flourand whisk until creamy. Next, slowly whisk in 1 cup Milk and ¾ cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth then increase the heat to medium, and whisk until thickened (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat and add ⅛ cup Sour Cream, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, and ½ teaspoon Pepper; set aside.
- Next, heat 4 tablespoons Olive Oilin a large stock pot over medium heat. Add 1 Shallot (chopped, 8 oz Mushrooms, 2 Celery Stalks, and 1 Carrot. Saute vegetables for 5 minutes. Now add the remaining broth and cream mixture, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in 2 cups Wild Rice, grilled chicken, and 1 tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes, and ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This is a brothy soup, however, if you want this to be a more hearty soup the rice can easily be increased to 3 cups and the chicken can also be increased to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 1692kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 19.4gFat: 161.9gSaturated Fat: 63.5gCholesterol: 227mgSodium: 10846mgPotassium: 966mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5.7gVitamin D: 56µgCalcium: 213mgIron: 9mg
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Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash your hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid the formation of harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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Michelle
Great idea to use grilled chicken for more flavor. I love wild rice and haven't had it in so long. Beautiful bowl of soup, Katie. Thank you for sharing!
Katie
Thank you for having me and thank you for stopping by!
Debbie @ Deliciously Inspired
Hi Katie - Your soup looks wonderful. I found you on a Lovely Ladies Linky Party. I'm a new follower. If you have a minute - come visit me. Have a sweet day and thanks for sharing.
Katie
Thank you! So glad to have you here 🙂
Duck life
Grilled chicken and wild rice soup are very attractive, the food is very good for health.