Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup: Easy One-Pot Comfort.
A rich and comforting one-pot Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup featuring tender vegetables, shredded chicken, and aromatic herbs in a velvety broth.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add diced carrots and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the uncooked rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
- If the soup becomes too thick as it sits, add a splash of extra broth or water to reach desired consistency.
- For best results, do not overcook the rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, One-Pot Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Soup Recipe, Easy Dinner