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Season the chicken breasts with the kosher salt and black pepper, and then cut them in bite-sized pieces.
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Turn the crock pot on high and spray the bottom with several spritzes of cooking spray. Add the wild and regular rice, stir to coat all the grains, and cover the pot, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15 minutes.
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When the rice has browned a little, and the chicken and turn the heat to low.
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Whisk together the chicken broth with the celery, onion, dried thyme and crushed red chili. Pour over the chicken and rice, cover the pot, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.