Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty, creamy dish combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Minimal prep time means you can enjoy a warm, delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is sure to become a beloved staple!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rice, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper on top.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in cream or milk if desired.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg