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Crock Pot Chicken Rice Soup

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free broth)

Description

This Crock Pot Chicken Rice Soup is cozy, comforting, and incredibly simple to make. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and classic vegetables simmer low and slow in a savory broth for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner for busy days, chilly nights, or whenever you need a warm, nourishing bowl of homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. Add the rice, chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  3. Stir the top layer gently to distribute the rice and seasonings, keeping the chicken mostly on the bottom.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice and vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine.
  6. If using, stir in the fresh spinach, cover, and let it wilt in the hot soup for about 5 minutes.
  7. Just before serving, add the juice of 1 lemon, if desired, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

  • Rinse the rice before adding it to the slow cooker to remove excess starch and help prevent it from becoming too gummy.
  • If the soup thickens more than you like as it sits, stir in additional chicken broth or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth if you want more control over the salt level.
  • The lemon juice is optional but brightens the flavors and balances the richness of the broth.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Soup, Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: crock pot chicken rice soup, slow cooker chicken soup, hearty chicken rice soup, easy crock pot recipe, comfort food

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