Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to any chilly day. With tender chicken, creamy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmering together, this dish fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that requires minimal effort. Just set it and forget it in your crockpot, and enjoy a delightful bowl of goodness that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, and celery; mince the garlic.
- Layer the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the veggies; sprinkle thyme and oregano.
- Pour in chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in rice and optional heavy cream.
- Allow flavors to meld before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg