Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken, hearty rice, and vibrant veggies in a rich broth. This easy-to-make dish practically cooks itself in your crockpot, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms both heart and belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Add chicken breasts, rice, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg