Description
Chicken and Rice Soup (Slow Cooker) is your go-to comfort food for chilly days. This savory dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice simmered to perfection, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this soup offers warmth and nourishment in every bowl. Let the slow cooker work its magic while you relax, and enjoy a heartwarming meal that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Combine in slow cooker: Add chopped veggies, chicken breasts, garlic, and rice to the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth until everything is submerged.
- Add seasonings: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper; feel free to add other herbs or spices of choice.
- Set it & forget it: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred & serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot along with parsley.
- Bowl it up: Serve hot in bowls, optionally pairing with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg