Chicken and Rice Soup
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.
Servings: 8
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, add oil, onion, celery and carrots to the pot. Heat and sauté for about 5 minutes until the veggies get soft.
- Stir in the garlic and sautè for another minute until you can smell the garlic.
- Add in the cut up chicken breasts, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice.
- Once it comes to a boil again, add the lid again, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is shreddable and the rice is cooked thorugh (tender).
- Remove the chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
- Stir to combine.
- Stir in the 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3893IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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