Chicken and Rice Soup
This easy chicken and rice soup is a cozy one pot dinner made with tender chicken thighs, long grain rice, and simple pantry staples, perfect for meal prep and family friendly weeknight dinners.
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Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion - diced
- 2 stalks celery - diced
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 chicken bouillon cube - or ½ Tbsp chicken stock powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth - about 1½ cartons
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs - about 4–5 thighs
- 2 carrots - peeled and diced
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 bouillon cube, ½ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Pour in 6 cups chicken broth. Add 1 lb chicken thighs, 2 diced carrots, and ½ cup uncooked rice. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken thighs to a plate, shred with two forks, then stir the shredded chicken back into the soup.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Rice note: Rice continues absorbing broth as it sits, leftovers will thicken. Add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Meal prep tip: For best leftover texture, cook rice separately and add to bowls when serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate 3–4 days. Freeze up to 3 months (freeze without rice for best texture).
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2573IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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