Description
Easy Chicken & Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, savory broth. This comforting soup is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a little pick-me-up. Quick to prepare and full of nostalgic flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy each spoonful as it warms both body and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion, slicing the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced carrots and celery; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Push veggies aside; add chicken breasts to the pot and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove chicken once fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F). Shred with two forks and return to pot with cooked rice.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg