Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
Warm up your soul with this comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Soup, a hearty one-pot wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. This slow-cooked classic combines tender shredded chicken, nutty white or brown rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, herb-infused low-sodium chicken broth. With minimal prep and the magic of a Crock Pot, this inviting soup is both easy to make and packed with homestyle flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra touch of brightness, and serve it steaming hot for a satisfying, wholesome meal your entire family will love. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, it's the ultimate comfort food recipe for soup lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 medium, diced Carrots
- 2 medium, diced Celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup, uncooked White or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add the rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the Crock Pot. Stir everything together gently.
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
About 20 minutes before the soup is done cooking, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir to combine.
Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3658 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2005 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
