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Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 3 talks 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

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. Transfer the vegetables to a 6 quart slow cooker.
  5. Add the chicken, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return to the slow cooker along with the rice.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  9. 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

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

% 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.