Description
Comfort meets flavor in this creamy chicken and rice soup, a heartwarming dish that promises pure culinary bliss. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a silky broth, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-warming classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces or strips
Vegetables:
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 minced garlic cloves
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup uncooked white jasmine rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high temperature. Sauté celery, carrots, and onion until softened and fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes, developing a rich flavor base.
- Incorporate minced garlic and flour, stirring continuously for one minute to prevent lumps and create a smooth thickening agent for the soup.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping the bottom to release caramelized bits, which will enhance the overall depth of flavor.
- Introduce Italian seasoning, rice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent rice from sticking.
- Add chicken pieces and continue cooking for 7-10 minutes until both chicken and rice reach perfect tenderness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Monitor soup consistency during cooking. If the soup becomes too thick, incorporate additional broth to maintain desired texture. For meal prep, consider cooking rice separately and adding it to individual servings to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- Prevent rice from becoming mushy by cooking it separately and adding to individual servings, ensuring perfect texture every time.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with low-fat milk or Greek yogurt, reducing calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Make the soup gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting certified gluten-free chicken broth for thickening and flavor.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or mixing in white beans for a heartier, more nutritious meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg