Description
Crack Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory ranch-seasoned broth. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. Plus, not only is this soup delicious, but it’s also versatile—enjoy it on its own or with crusty bread for a filling meal. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced, approximately 1 cup)
- 2 large carrots (diced into ¼-inch pieces, approximately 1 cup)
- 2 ribs celery (diced into ¼-inch pieces, approximately 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 3 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups (48 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (185 g) long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups (280 g) rotisserie chicken (shredded and cubed)
- 4 ounces (½ package) cream cheese (softened)
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 8-10 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in ranch seasoning, dried basil, salt, oregano, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked rice, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is tender (20-25 minutes).
- Incorporate shredded chicken and softened cream cheese; stir until combined and melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg