Description
Discover the best slow cooker cozy chicken & rice soup recipe for ultimate comfort. Perfect for chilly days, enjoy a warm, hearty bowl today!
2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks of celery, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas (add in 30 minutes before serving)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Prep the veggies: Take your onion, celery, and carrots, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Add to the slow cooker: Toss the chicken breasts, chopped veggies, rice, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Season: Sprinkle in the dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Pour in the broth: Carefully add the chicken broth over all the goodness in the slow cooker.
Set it and forget it: Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the chicken: When it’s done, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks.
Add the peas: Stir in the frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges.
Notes
A heartwarming Cozy Chicken & Rice Soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
Keywords: chicken soup, rice soup, slow cooker soup, comfort food, easy recipe
