Description
This creamy chicken and rice soup is easy to make in your slow cooker. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Stir rice into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 1-1.5 hours, or until rice is tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream.
- Heat through and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked chicken for raw, if you prefer.
- Add more or less vegetables to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American