Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Amazingly simple, 5-Minute chicken and rice soup in the crockpot! With slow cooker, stovetop, pressure cooker, & freezer meal directions! I hope this recipe helps you with your dinner preps, meal planning, and budget management. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken any type
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounce of mixed frozen vegetables
- 1 cup long-grain rice not quick cook
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Himalayan salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Combine chicken, 4 cups of chicken broth, vegetables, and rice in a slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- If your soup is too thick, add a bit more broth. Stir in seasonings and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Recover and allow to rest 20 minutes before serving.
Stovetop
- Add the chicken and 4 cups of broth to a boil. Turn burner to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken and use 2 forks to shred. Turn the heat back to medium-high. Add chicken, frozen vegetables, rice, and seasonings. Bring to boil.
- Turn the heat back to medium-low and cook until rice and vegetables are tender. About 20 minutes.
- Add more broth as needed for desired consistency. Allow the soup to rest 10 minutes before serving.
Instant Pot
- Follow slow cooker directions and use the manual setting for 18 minutes with the vent closed.
- Allow to naturally vent for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Add more liquid as desired if your soup is too thick for your taste. Recover and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Freezer Meal
- Label your freezer bag with the name and date. Add notes that you will need 4 to 6 cups of chicken broth and your seasonings when making this meal.
- Pour the rice into a sandwich bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Set aside.
- Add chicken and celery to a 1-gallon freezer bag. Toss in the rice bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal.
- Stack and tape the chicken bag with the frozen vegetable bag.