Chicken and Rice Soup: Easy Comfort for Cozy Days at Home
A warm, hearty dish perfect for any cozy day indoors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and thyme; reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, cozy days at home