Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, wholesome rice, and vibrant vegetables into a comforting bowl of goodness. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. The rich flavors meld beautifully as the soup simmers in your slow cooker, inviting everyone to gather around the table for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: peas or corn for added sweetness
Instructions
- Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into uniform pieces.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add chopped vegetables on top of the chicken.
- Mince garlic and sprinkle over the veggies; add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged.
- Add rice on top without stirring; cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks in the pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg