Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, hearty rice, and fresh vegetables simmered slowly in a flavorful broth. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this soup not only nourishes the body but also brings loved ones together around the dinner table. Enjoy it as a wholesome meal prep option that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup peas or corn (optional)
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop carrots, celery, and onion.
- In the crockpot, combine chicken, rice, vegetables, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir well before serving; adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg