Crack Chicken & Rice Soup
A delightful bowl of comfort featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy rice, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts Fresh chicken for best flavor
- 1 cup rice Use long grain or jasmine for best results
- 4 cups chicken broth Low sodium recommended
- 1 cup heavy cream For creaminess
- 1 medium onion, diced Enhances flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) For topping
- to taste Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic, adding in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the rice, heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Allow to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and green onions if desired.
Notes
For more flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving. Customize with different veggies, like carrots or celery.