Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is your go-to comfort dish for chilly nights, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a velvety broth. This easy one-pot meal comes together quickly, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and spices, this soup not only warms your body but also satisfies your cravings. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- salt and pepper to taste
- garnish: Parmesan cheese, black pepper, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes; set aside.
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, celery, and salt; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Stir in thyme and rosemary.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Gradually add chicken broth, half-and-half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and uncooked rice; mix well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and soup thickens; stir occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with garnishes of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg