Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and fluffy rice simmered in rich chicken broth, creating a warm and inviting meal. With minimal prep and a slow-cooking method, it effortlessly transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable dish that brings everyone together. Enjoy this cozy delight with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot and top with chopped veggies.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, return it to the pot, then stir in uncooked rice.
- Cook on high for an additional hour until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg