Description

This crockpot chicken soup is a hearty, satisfying, and easy-to-make comfort food perfect for chilly evenings or cozy nights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, mince the garlic, and rinse the rice.
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top.
Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged.
Add the rice, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

[‘For extra flavor, sear the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot.’, ‘If using brown rice, increase the cooking time by an hour and check for doneness.’, ‘Don’t lift the lid of the crockpot too often to avoid heat loss.’, ‘If using frozen chicken, ensure it’s fully thawed before adding.’, ‘For a creamier texture, stir in half a cup of heavy cream or coconut milk during the last 30 minutes of cooking.’, ‘To save time, use pre-chopped veggies or a frozen mirepoix mix.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Category: Soup
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 4
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 20

Keywords: crockpot chicken soup, chicken and rice soup, comfort food, easy dinner, healthy soup, slow cooker recipe