Description
Crack Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly days. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich broth. With every spoonful, you’ll be wrapped in warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this soup will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté diced carrots and celery until softened and fragrant.
- Add the boneless chicken breasts and minced garlic; sauté until the chicken is golden brown on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
- Stir in the white rice along with thyme and oregano; let simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Finally, stir in the cream cheese until melted and fully integrated into the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or kale. Use rotisserie chicken to save time without sacrificing flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.
