Description
Chicken and Rice Soup is a cozy dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. This comforting recipe is ideal for chilly days or family gatherings, offering customizable flavors to suit your pantry staples. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s bound to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened (around 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown (about 6 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme. Bring to a gentle boil while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and add rice. Cover tightly and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg