Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. With tender chunks of chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy broth, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings or casual family dinners. The rice cooks right in the soup, giving it a rich texture while making it a complete meal in one bowl. Plus, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy customizing it with your favorite spices and veggies for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 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 long grain white rice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, season diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté onions, carrots, celery, and kosher salt until softened (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Cook seasoned chicken pieces until no longer pink (5-6 minutes) then stir in thyme and rosemary.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir well to coat.
- Gradually add chicken broth, half & half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and uncooked rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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