Description
Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This slow cooker version fills your home with delicious aromas, making it perfect for any occasion, from sick days to cozy family dinners. With tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and hearty rice, each bowl delivers a delightful experience that your loved ones will cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics (optional): In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Combine in slow cooker: Layer chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rice, broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken to shred with forks before returning to the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg