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Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup

This slow cooker chicken and rice soup is perfecty for a chilly night or whenever someone is feeling under the weather. Tender chicken, rice, and plenty of veggies make this a healthy dinner option. The lemon juice brightens the whole dish up and really makes the flavors pop.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 293kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken stock plus more as needed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup white rice rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return to the slow cooker along with the rice.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Stir well to combine and add additional stock, if desired. Stir in the peas, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired.

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Notes

Rinse the dry rice in a sieve to remove excess starch. Drain well before adding to the crockpot.
You may swap chicken thighs for the chicken breasts.
Add additional lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4952IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg