Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy recipe simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal meal for busy families or cozy nights in. Enjoy a warm bowl of this hearty soup while creating lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by chopping the onions, carrots, and celery into equal-sized pieces.
- Layer chopped vegetables at the bottom of the crockpot and place chicken breasts on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in uncooked rice.
- If desired, add cream cheese during the last 10 minutes for extra creaminess before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg