Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup
Description
This recipe places chicken breasts, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, dried thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and chicken broth into a slow cooker, cooking slowly for 3 to 6 hours depending on temperature to develop depth of flavor and tender vegetables. Uncooked white rice is added for the last hour of cooking, softening to a tender texture and thickening the broth slightly.
Once cooked, the chicken is removed and shredded before being returned to the pot, ensuring even distribution. Fresh chopped parsley is sprinkled on top for a bright, herbal note. The resulting soup features a rich chicken broth balanced with savory herbs and vegetables, and a hearty texture from the rice and shredded chicken.
This soup serves well as a soothing main meal especially in cooler weather, offering ease of preparation through slow cooker use and a balanced combination of protein, vegetables, and grains.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 3 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 3 talks celery sliced, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup diced yellow onion, 3 medium peeled and sliced carrots, 3 stalks diced celery, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley,1 teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon black pepper into the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Add 1 cup uncooked white rice and continue to cook for one more hour.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and shred with two forks. Return the chicken to the soup.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 2146mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 1010mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8016IU | 160% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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