Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Chicken and Rice Soup, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice combine to create a savory dish that fills your home with delightful aromas. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this nourishing soup is not only easy to prepare but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups diced carrots (approximately 2 medium)
- 2 cups diced celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- If desired, sauté onions and garlic in a skillet with a bit of oil until translucent and fragrant.
- Add chopped veggies, chicken breasts, rice, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check the chicken for doneness; shred if desired.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg