Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (or may use cream of mushroom soup)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 lbs bone-in skinless chicken breast halves, remove skin and visible fat from chicken

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add onion, celery and red bell pepper to skillet and cook & stir until tender.
  • Remove to a large bowl and blend the veggies/bacon mixture, water and all other ingredients (EXCEPT chicken) together.
  • Place chicken into a lightly sprayed slow cooker and pour rice mixture over the chicken - mixing well.
  • Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours or until chicken is completely cooked and rice is tender.