Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy nights and chilly days. This rich and creamy soup features tender chicken pieces, fresh vegetables, and hearty rice cooked right in the flavorful broth. Each spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction, making it an ideal meal for family dinners or easy weeknight suppers. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this one-pot wonder is not only delicious but also effortless to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 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
- garnish: Parmesan cheese, black pepper, fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink. Stir in thyme and rosemary.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to coat.
- Gradually add chicken broth, half-and-half, soy sauce, hot sauce, and uncooked rice while stirring continuously.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving; garnish with Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg