Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This creamy soup features tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice, all effortlessly cooked in your slow cooker. In just a few simple steps, you can create a nourishing meal that delights family and friends. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for an added twist. Enjoy this heartwarming dish that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- In the crockpot, layer the chopped vegetables first. Place the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, salt, and freshly cracked pepper over the chicken.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients (approximately 4 cups).
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks once cooked. Stir in the long-grain white rice and allow to cook for an additional 30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg