Creamy Crack Chicken and Rice Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, savory spices, and wholesome rice, perfect for cozy nights or quick weeknight meals.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Use for tender and flavorful soup.
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Rinse before cooking to remove excess starch.
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Builds the base of the soup.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easier blending.
- 1 medium Onion Diced for flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced for robust flavor.
- 2 medium Carrots Diced for sweetness and color.
- 1 stalk Celery Diced for fresh texture.
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing vegetables.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and rinse the rice.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the rinsed rice.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or using coconut milk instead of cream cheese.