Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a savory broth, this dish warms your soul and fills your home with delightful aromas. It’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker, making it an ideal meal for gathering around the table with family and friends. Enjoy the rich flavors and creamy texture that make this soup a memorable experience.
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, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice all vegetables.
- Add chicken, rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth until ingredients are submerged; stir gently to combine.
- Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- If using cream, stir it in about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg