Description
Crack chicken and rice soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy nights. This creamy, savory soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables in a rich broth that warms the heart. Easy to prepare, it’s a family favorite that brings smiles with every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet dried onion soup mix
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice carrots and celery into small pieces; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken breasts until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and onion soup mix; stir well and add chopped vegetables.
- Once simmering, stir in rice and cream cheese until melted.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Shred chicken using two forks; return to pot and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg