Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
Experience pure comfort with this creamy chicken and rice soup, featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and aromatic vegetables that warm the heart on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Your Veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add a dash of olive oil. Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about five minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Brown The Chicken: Add the boneless chicken breasts to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Brown both sides for about three minutes each until golden.
- Add Garlic: Once the chicken is browned, add minced garlic and stir for about one minute until aromatic.
- Pour In Broth: Carefully pour in the chicken broth while scraping any flavorful bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice. Cover the pot and let everything simmer on low heat for around twenty minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Finish With Cream: Once the rice is cooked, reduce heat further and stir in heavy cream until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra nutrition, consider adding spinach or swapping out rice for quinoa. If you like it spicy, add red pepper flakes for an added kick.