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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Close-up of a creamy bowl of chicken and rice soup, featuring shredded chicken, white rice, carrots, and fresh parsley garnish.
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Make this easy, creamy chicken and rice soup in one pot for a comforting, high-protein weeknight dinner that tastes better than bland versions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked rice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cut chicken pieces to the pot. Stir gently, cover again, and continue to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until the soup is smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if needed. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken. Add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking along with the cream.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, remove about 1 cup of the broth and rice mixture near the end, blend it until smooth, and stir it back into the pot before adding the cream.
  • This soup is excellent for meal prep and freezes well without the cream; stir the cream in after reheating individual portions.

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