Chicken and Rice Chowder

Creamy, comforting, and packed with hearty ingredients, Chicken and Rice Chowder is the perfect one-pot meal to warm your soul. This recipe combines tender bites of chicken thighs, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy long-grain rice in a rich, velvety broth laced with fresh thyme and a touch of heavy cream. A pinch of garlic and a splash of olive oil bring out deep, savory flavors, while the addition of a bay leaf infuses every spoonful with earthy warmth. Ready in just an hour, this chowder is a weeknight lifesaver and a crowd-pleaser in chilly weather. Serve it piping hot with freshly chopped parsley for garnish and enjoy bowls of goodness that feel like a warm hug. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this chicken and rice chowder ticks all the boxes for wholesome, flavorful comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cut chicken pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and vegetables, stirring for 1-2 minutes to coat everything well.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Add the rice, thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, adjusting the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.

Step 9

Serve the chowder hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2880.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2802.8

Total Fat 182.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 782.1mg	0%
Sodium 6520.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 150.2g	0%

Vitamin D 36.2IU	0%
Calcium 373.8mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3618.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 16.8%