Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is a delightful comfort food that warms both body and soul. With tender chicken, nutritious vegetables, and creamy broth, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The rice cooks directly in the soup, infusing it with flavor and making each spoonful rich and hearty. Customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the spices to create a dish that’s uniquely yours. Enjoy this nourishing bowl of goodness that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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, diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 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, uncooked
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter and sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add seasoned chicken and cook until no longer pink; stir in herbs.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add chicken broth, half-and-half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and uncooked rice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer until the rice is cooked through (15-20 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg