Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, and creamy broth that envelops fluffy rice, creating a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul. The best part? The rice cooks directly in the soup, thickening it to perfection while infusing it with rich flavors. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences, this soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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
- Shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Black pepper, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery until softened; add garlic.
- Cook seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink; stir in fresh thyme and rosemary.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to coat evenly.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, half-and-half, soy sauce, hot sauce; add uncooked rice. Bring to boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Adjust consistency if needed; serve hot garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg