Description
Creamy chicken and rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. This rich and hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a velvety cream base, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot along with broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice; reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove chicken to shred into bite-sized pieces; return to pot along with cream. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.