Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chicken, creamy broth, and flavorful rice come together in this easy slow-cooked meal that warms the soul. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this soup is ideal for busy families or cozy nights in. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every spoonful of this delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup diced carrots (fresh or frozen)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or milk
- Fresh thyme and parsley (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing onions, chopping celery, and slicing carrots.
- In the crockpot, combine chopped veggies, chicken breasts, rice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the mixture by about an inch.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in cream or milk for added richness.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot. Stir well before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg