Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup
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4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup
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This slow cooker chicken and rice soup is perfecty for a chilly night or whenever someone is feeling under the weather. Tender chicken, rice, and plenty of veggies make this a healthy dinner option. The lemon juice brightens the whole dish up and really makes the flavors pop.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 large carrots diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken stock plus more as needed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup white rice rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Transfer the vegetables to a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add the chicken, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return to the slow cooker along with the rice.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
- Stir well to combine and add additional stock, if desired. Stir in the peas, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
- Rinse the dry rice in a sieve to remove excess starch. Drain well before adding to the crockpot.
- You may swap chicken thighs for the chicken breasts.
- Add additional lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
731mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4952IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4952IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
18 reviews
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