Chicken and Rice Soup

5 from 1 vote

This Chicken and Rice Soup is the perfect One Pot Soup Recipe! Cozy, hearty meal with tender chicken, vegetables, and rice simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re feeling under the weather.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $10.17, $1.27 per Serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 sticks celery diced
3 medium carrots peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into large pieces
8 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
Add 2 diced celery stalks, 3 peeled and diced medium carrots, and 1 diced onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into large pieces, 8 cups chicken broth, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil.
Stir in 1 cup long grain rice.
Once the soup returns to a boil, cover again, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is easy to shred.
Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
Stir the soup well to combine.
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh parsley and serve warm.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Chicken Breast - I like to cut chicken chicken breasts into 3 pieces just so they will cook faster in the pot. You can even use boneless skinless chicken thighs which will cook even faster. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of chicken you use.
Cutting Vegetables - Make sure the celery and carrots are diced small so they cook fast. You can even cut ahead of time to save time on cooking day.
Cook Ahead of Time - If you prefer, you can make this soup ahead of time. If you do, you may want to add in cooked rice on serving day. This will prevent the rice from soaking up all the liquid.

Variations Ideas

Rice - We used long grain white rice for this recipe, but you can also make it with brown rice. It does take a little longer to cook so you may want to cook separately to ensure it completely cooks.
Lemons - For a bright and refreshing taste, add in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice or lime juice.
Fresh Herbs - To add even more flavor, add in fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary. Start with 1/2 tsp and add more if you prefer.
Vegetables - Feel free to add in more veggies such as fresh spinach, kale, or bell peppers.

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