Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or busy weeknights. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a warm, delicious meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. Let the savory aroma fill your home as it cooks while you go about your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 medium)
- 2 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Layer chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot followed by the chopped vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth until everything is submerged.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked rice.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg