Description
Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish, slow-cooked in a crockpot, combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth, creating an inviting aroma that fills your home. With minimal prep time and easy ingredient swaps, this soup not only warms your belly but also brings families together for unforgettable meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop vegetables and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Combine in crockpot: Transfer sautéed mixture to the crockpot with chicken, rice, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and broth. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Final touches: Remove bay leaves; stir in parsley if using. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg