Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living 2007 Main Dish Marvels
 * Make Ahead | Prep: 15 minutes | Cook 4 hr
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 5 garlic cloves, pressed
 * 2 (6-oz) packages uncooked long grain and wild rice mix (like Uncle Ben's)
 * 2 (14-oz) cans chicken broth with roasted garlic
 * 2 (10¾-oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
 * 1 (8-oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
 * 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
 * 2 tbsp butter

Directions

 * 1) Brown chicken in a lightly greased large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; remove from pan, and cut into ½-inch pieces.
 * 2) Add onion, celery, and garlic to pan; saute 3-4 minutes or until tender.
 * 3) Combine rice mix and remaining 6 ingredients in a 5-qt slow cooker.
 * 4) Stir in chicken and vegetables.
 * 5) Cover and cook on low 4 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.