Description
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is a cozy, easy recipe packed with tender chicken, soft rice, and vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy dinner, comfort food night, meal prep lunch, and simple food ideas when you want something warm, filling, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rice, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
6. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream until the soup is smooth and creamy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add extra broth when reheating because the rice will continue to absorb liquid.
Rotisserie chicken works great in this soup and saves time.
For a slightly lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg