Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, hearty rice, and a rich, creamy broth into one satisfying bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings at home, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or enjoying leftovers for lunch, this delicious soup will warm your soul and please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink. Stir in thyme and rosemary.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to coat. Gradually add chicken broth, half & half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and rice. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Adjust consistency with additional broth if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg