Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup

This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty and comforting, loaded with protein-rich chicken breast, nutritious vegetables, soft rice, and rich chicken broth.

David Murphy

Prep Time 10

Additional Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Serving Size

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 stalks of celery sliced
3 carrots peeled and diced
1 small onion chopped
9 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 garlic cloves minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked rice

Instructions

To your slow cooker add your chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, bouillon cube, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic and butter.
Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken, shred and add it back to the slow cooker.
Stir in the 1 cup of uncooked rice.
Cover and cook another hour until rice is tender.

Notes

David's Tips for the Best Soup

For richer flavor: Brown chicken in a skillet first (optional but recommended).
Herb boost: Add 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 bay leaves while cooking.
Rice alternatives: Use wild rice blend (adds nuttiness) or cauliflower rice (low-carb).
Spice it up: Stir in ½ tsp red pepper flakes or hot sauce.