Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
Warm up your soul with this comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Soup, a hearty one-pot wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. This slow-cooked classic combines tender shredded chicken, nutty white or brown rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, herb-infused low-sodium chicken broth. With minimal prep and the magic of a Crock Pot, this inviting soup is both easy to make and packed with homestyle flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra touch of brightness, and serve it steaming hot for a satisfying, wholesome meal your entire family will love. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, it's the ultimate comfort food recipe for soup lovers!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 medium, diced Carrots
- 2 medium, diced Celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup, uncooked White or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Step 2
Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Step 3
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the Crock Pot. Stir everything together gently.
Step 5
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Step 6
About 20 minutes before the soup is done cooking, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir to combine.
Step 8
Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Step 9
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3158.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1081.9 |
| Total Fat 18.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 286mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3657.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.8g | |
| Protein 133.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 352.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2005.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories