Basic Chicken And Rice Soup Recipe

Comfort food at its finest! This classic chicken and rice soup recipe is incredibly easy to make and delivers a warm, flavorful bowl of deliciousness. Perfect for a cozy night in, this no-frills recipe is a family favorite, often requested for its simple yet satisfying taste. Feel free to substitute noodles for the rice if desired, but we think the rice adds a lovely texture.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 563.4 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Basic Chicken And Rice Soup 94

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Chicken And Rice Soup

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0 dried celery flakes
  • 0 cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Basic Chicken And Rice Soup

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped celery and 1/2 cup chopped onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 8 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from pot and let cool slightly. Shred chicken and set aside. Strain the broth to remove any solids.
  4. Return the broth to the pot. Add 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, and the shredded chicken.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  6. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

61g

Carbs

10g