Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup, the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth, creating a delightful meal that’s perfect for family gatherings. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots (finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onions, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer with diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients until covered. Sprinkle with thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours without peeking.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add rinsed rice to the pot and stir gently.
- Shred cooked chicken in the pot before serving to mix flavors.
- 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: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg