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    Home » Recipes » Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

    Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

    Published: May 22, 2019 · Modified: Oct 18, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is simply amazing! It's made in the slow cooker and full of amazing flavors. You will not want to miss out on this recipe. 

    Top view of Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup in a bowl

    A Classic Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup:

    I love soup! It's always been one of my favorites, something about that is so warm and comforting. This Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup is a classic recipe.

    When the seasons change and everyone is getting sick this recipe is actually my favorite to serve. During those seasons I always keep these ingredients on hand, just in case.

    Some of my favorite soups are my Taco Soup, Vegetable Soup, and my Broccoli Cheese Soup.

    How to make Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup:

    It's made with boneless and chicken breast, veggies, and rice. Seasoned to perfection and served warm, it's the perfect soup! 

    Ingredients:

    • Chicken Breast: boneless and skinless.
    • Seasoning: I used garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Chicken Broth
    • Veggies: I used carrots, celery, and onion.
    • Instant Rice: I used white rice.

    Directions:

    Step one: Place all ingredients into your slow cooker except for your rice.

    You will be cooking and adding this in later. I found this to be the best way so the rice does not get mushy during cooking.

    Once all ingredients are in the slow cooker then allow cooking on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until your chicken is tender and cooked through.

    step by step pictures for making chicken and rice soup in slow cooker

    Step two: Once your chicken is cooked through remove it from your soup and shred. Once shredded at it back to your soup and mix well.

    shredded chicken added back to slow cooker

    Step three: Prepare instant rice according to the package directions. Once cooked add to your soup and mix well. When all ingredients are incorporated serve and enjoy.

    • Tip: Cooking the rice separately will help it from getting mushy. Since it only takes 5 minutes extra I prefer it this way.

    adding cooked rice to the slow cooker

    Freezing Chicken and Rice Soup:

    This soup is great for freezing. You can cook and add in the rice or add it in when it's time to heat up. Either way will work but I like to wait and add it in later.

    Once your soup is ready, cool it to room temperature. Place your soup in a large freezer bag and seal. Lay your soup flat in the freezer.

    When you are ready to serve place it in the fridge overnight to thaw then heat as needed.

    Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup in a white bowl on yellow napkin

    What can I serve with this soup?

    1. Easy Homemade Garlic Bread - The best Easy Homemade Garlic Bread. It's made with garlic butter, seasoning, and topped with shredded mozzarella. It's the perfect side to any Italian meal. You can't go wrong with offering this as a side with any meal, to be honest!
    2. Garlic Flat Breadsticks - The EASIEST way to make garlic breadsticks. These Garlic Flat Breadsticks are the perfect side dish to your pasta dinner.
    3. Mini Corn Bread Muffins - Made with real corn these sweet Mini Corn Bread Muffins make the perfect side for any soup or stew. Baked in your mini muffin tin for a perfect bite-size treat.

    Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup with a spoon

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    Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

    Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

    Jennie Duncan
    This Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is simply amazing! It's made in the slow cooker and full of amazing flavors. You will not want to miss out on this recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 7 hrs
    Total Time 7 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 208 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound chicken breast
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon rosemary
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 6 cup chicken broth
    • 1 cup carrots (diced)
    • 1 cup celery (diced)
    • 1 cup onion (diced)
    • 1 cup instant rice ( I used white rice)

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients into your slow cooker except for your rice. Allow cooking on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Until chicken is cooked through. 
    • Once your chicken is cooked through remove it from your soup and shred. Once shredded at it back to your soup and mix well. 
    • Prepare instant rice according to the package directions. Once cooked add to your soup and mix well. When all ingredients are incorporated serve and enjoy. 

    Notes

    Cooking the rice separately will help it from getting mushy. Since it only takes 5 minutes extra I prefer it this way.  
    If you want this soup in less time or happen to have leftovers you can use precooked shredded chicken. Whenever I have leftover All-Purpose Slow Cooker Chicken I add it to this soup and cook until the veggies are tender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1172mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3795IUVitamin C: 21.6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1.9mg
    Keyword chicken and rice soup, Crock-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
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    1. James Thomson

      March 01, 2021 at 6:54 pm

      I am making it today ... As well as the veggies in the recipe I added chopped red peppers and broccoli

      Reply
      • James Thomson

        March 01, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        I also used chicken thighs ... I find that they don't dry out as much as chicken breasts

        Reply
      • Jennie

        March 01, 2021 at 10:10 pm

        So glad you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    2. jocelyn p

      October 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      I am a new follower 🙂 found your blog via Endlessly Beloved !! Love your blog !! and can't wait to try this recipe !!!

      http://prettyluckymama.blogspot.com

      Reply
    3. Nancy

      September 17, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      Looks so yummy. I like the idea of rice instead of noodles - it's a nice change. Will be trying this one soon! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Bismah Abdelgawad

      September 17, 2013 at 9:29 am

      This soup looks really good! I never thought of adding rice in my soup. My family loves rice so I am sure this would be a winner. Sharing this!
      Stopping by from the "Mom Diaries Link Up". Following you via Bloglovin, GFC+, Twitter, and Facebook.
      Have a great week 🙂
      Bismah @
      http://simplemamaathome.blogspot.com

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    5. Trista Laborn

      September 12, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      This looks yummy! I love how you did that.

      Reply
    6. comehomeforcomfort

      September 12, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Frugal AND delish? Yes, please! I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. My Way to Fit and Fab

      September 12, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      Yum! Looks good! I might have to make some with my next 'whole chicken'

      Reply

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