Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy nights in. This hearty soup features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a colorful medley of vegetables simmered to perfection. With minimal effort required, it’s an easy meal that warms both the body and soul, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Just set your crockpot and let the flavors meld while you relax!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; add them on top of the chicken.
- Pour rice over the vegetables without stirring.
- Add enough chicken broth to submerge all ingredients (approximately four cups).
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- After cooking time is up, shred the chicken using two forks and stir back into the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. - Substitute chicken with turkey or add seasonal vegetables like spinach for variety. - Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.