Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish perfect for cozy nights. Tender chicken simmers in a savory broth with long-grain rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful and nourishing meal. This easy-to-make soup is not only comforting but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to your taste. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves (remove before serving)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; set aside.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a skillet with oil until golden brown (optional).
- Add the chicken breasts, chopped veggies, rice, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and broth to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks; stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg