Description
Chicken and Rice Soup (slow cooker) is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with savory aromas that invite everyone to gather around the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s a nourishing meal that warms both heart and soul. With its customizable ingredients, this soup adapts beautifully to whatever you have on hand, making it a versatile staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chopped vegetables and chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth until everything is submerged.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper on top of the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the rice.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg