Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a go-to meal that soothes the soul and warms the heart. Ideal for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a comforting bowl of goodness, this recipe will become a family favorite everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are covered but leave some space at the top.
- Add thyme and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in rice (and cream if using) until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg