Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Warm, hearty, and incredibly simple to make, this Easy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or chilly days. Packed with tender shredded chicken, wholesome vegetables, and fluffy long-grain rice simmered in a savory chicken broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf, this recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 50 minutes from start to finish, it’s the perfect go-to meal when you need something nourishing yet quick. The addition of fresh parsley and an optional squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish to this classic one-pot dish. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this chicken and rice soup is an easy, satisfying, and comforting choice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
Add the shredded chicken, rice, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup gently simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Stir in chopped parsley and an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken and rice soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
