Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with loved ones. This hearty soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy broth that envelops each spoonful in warmth and satisfaction. The rice cooks right in the pot, absorbing all the delicious flavors to create a rich, comforting experience. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this soup is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to gather around the table and enjoy quality time together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat diced chicken with kosher salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, carrots, celery for about 5–7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in seasoned chicken; cook until no longer pink. Add fresh herbs.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to coat.
- Gradually add chicken broth, half & half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and uncooked rice while stirring.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender. Adjust seasonings as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg