I should title this recipe Super Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup because it is just that easy. You know those crockpot recipes that you go into thinking it’s gonna be easy and then there’s all these steps to brown the meat first and the the veggies? Yeah, this is not that. When I say easy, I mean easy. Grab a few ingredients, throw them all in the crockpot together, and let it cook! That’s it!
This recipe is perfect to put on in the morning before you go to work. It’s especially perfect for those busy nights where you have a total of 40 minutes at home before you have to leave again. I don’t know if any of you have nights like that, but I have nights-a-plenty exactly like that. This simple crockpot recipe comes from my sister-in-law’s mother. It became a family favorite when my husband and I lived far away from our families and they took us in and made us feel part of their family. So not only is it delicious and easy, it comes with some great memories of Sunday afternoons with friends and new family.
Recipe Tips:
- I personally prefer to cook the rice separately in a rice cooker and add it in at the end.
- If you choose to cook the rice in the soup, brown rice is a better option as it holds up better and won’t become mushy.
- Reserve a little chicken broth until the end if it’s too thick for your liking and you want to thin it out a bit.
- We opt to serve the soup with Ro-Tel on the side because our kiddos prefer it without.
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a crockpot or other slow cooker and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4 hours. Remove chicken breasts and cut into pieces or shred. Return chicken to soup. More broth can be added if the soup needs thinning out.
Notes
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Wow, looks great. Thanks for including photos and a printable recipe~!
I just LOVE chicken and rice soup!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I love the idea of doing it in the crockpot too.
I have so much rice I need to use in my cupboards and this is the perfect recipe! Sounds delicious!
This looks so good and easy to boot. Perfect recipe when your not feeling well. Thanks for sharing❤️
This looks so good and so easy! I am excited to try it when it gets colder. I love using my crock pot in the fall and winter!
It is SUPER easy and perfect for those cold nights. And at my house it pleases everyone, so that’s always a win for me.