Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. With minimal prep time, it’s a family-friendly recipe that not only fills your belly but also warms your soul. Gather around the table and enjoy every comforting spoonful while creating cherished memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with milk)
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots and celery into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot, followed by chopped veggies, rice, broth, and seasonings.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the soup before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg