Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy rice in a deliciously rich broth. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering a warm and satisfying meal that can be whipped up with minimal prep. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—rice cooks directly in the broth, infusing each spoonful with flavor and texture. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat, this soup is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- Fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat diced chicken with seasonings.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter until softened; add garlic.
- Add seasoned chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half; add rice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg