Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. With tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy rice, this dish is perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings. Just set it in your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together while you enjoy life! It’s easy to prepare, making meal prep stress-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine preferred)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In the crockpot, combine sautéed onions, raw chicken breasts, rice, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth until everything is covered.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken in the pot and stir in cream or milk until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot garnished with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg