Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days, combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables into a warm, hearty bowl. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your slow cooker, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Whether it’s a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends, each spoonful offers delicious warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves (remove before serving)
- 1/2 cup cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken and vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In the crockpot, combine diced chicken, rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked through and tender, remove bay leaves. If desired, stir in cream for added richness.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg