Description
Chicken and Rice Soup (Crockpot) is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with every spoonful. This hearty dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- In the crockpot, add chopped veggies, chicken breasts, rice, thyme, salt, pepper, and pour in chicken broth until covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot before serving hot bowls of soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg