Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup fills your home with an inviting aroma that promises cozy moments with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; add them to the pot.
- Add uncooked rice over the vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth until everything is submerged.
- Sprinkle thyme and add bay leaves; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks and return to soup.
- Stir well and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg