Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is your go-to comfort dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This heartwarming soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. With minimal prep work and maximum flavor, simply toss everything into your crockpot and let it do the cooking while you unwind. Serve this delightful bowl of goodness with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that feels like a warm embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chopped vegetables in the crockpot along with minced garlic.
- Add the chicken breasts on top of the veggies.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; pour in the chicken broth until ingredients are covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the rice; cook until tender.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg