Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
THIS is the one soup that got the most rave reviews from my family this fall. I’ve made many so far for the site, and this one delivered on EVERYTHING. The chicken, mushrooms, veggies and WILD rice are all the perfect additions to the half milk, half heavy cream and grated parmesan cheesy chicken broth backdrop.

I am a huge fan of cutting up my protein into small pieces. The seasonings, oil and butter reach a larger surface area of the meat. Trust me, it tastes so much better. Please please season with your soul, DON’T BE SHY.

Why WILD RICE? It actually has many more nutritional benefits as compared to brown rice AND its got less calories. In my opinion, it also possesses a better taste as well. Definitely give it a try, you won’t regret it. Serve this soup with some crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs (boneless + skinless), diced
- garlic powder, onion powder, paprika to taste
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbs butter, divided
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, fine chop
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season your sliced chicken generously with salt, paprika, onion and garlic powders. Toss around to coat. Heat your oil in a large pot and cook your chicken for 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the pot.
- Heat 1 tbs butter in your pot and sauté the mushroom slices until tender, 5 minutes. Add in the remaining 1 tbs butter and then your onion, carrots and celery and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the broth, rice, chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered for 25 minutes (or until rice is done).
- Lastly, stir in the half and half and parmesan cheese for a few minutes, until smooth. Taste and add in more salt and pepper if needed.
Just made this. It’s so delicious. I used brown rice as that all I had and it turned out perfectly. It’s spring here in Australia and it’s still a bit cool. This is the perfect lunch
Hi Julie! SO happy to hear that you liked the soup! Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and review it!
Another home run by hungry happens! 😊 I want to make everything you post! It’s all so delicious. I find myself running for ingredients nearly daily just to make another recipe of yours! Thank you! Thank you! 😘
Hi Alisa, That is wonderful to read! Glad you are enjoying the recipes too – you must be an amazing cook! <3
Hands down best soup I’ve ever had, going to keep this recipe and make it regularly this winter season.
Hi David! So glad to read that you loved it! And thank you for taking the time to comment and rate. Cheers!
Amazing!
Hi Brianne! Glad you liked it 🙂
Made this for some friends who were sick and had some leftover for us. We ALL loved it. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi ERic!That’s so kind of you – hope your friends are feeling better! Glad it was a hit all around!