Description
Crack chicken and rice soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for chilly nights or a cozy family gathering, this delightful soup will fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite veggies, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or large pot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, and enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Top with cubed cream cheese; allow it to melt into the mixture.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder over the top; stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours until chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the long-grain rice. Cook until tender but slightly chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg