Description
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is the kind of cozy comfort food that makes dinnertime feel easy and satisfying. This easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, soft rice, sweet carrots, celery, and a rich creamy broth into one warm and hearty bowl. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy dinner, family meal, meal prep lunch, and comforting food ideas when you want something simple, filling, and homemade.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well for 1 minute to coat the vegetables.
5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
6. Add the rice, thyme, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Cover partially and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
8. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
9. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
10. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
11. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Do not boil the soup after adding the cream, or the texture can turn grainy and the broth may separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 78mg