This Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a light, yet creamy one pot wonder! It’s easy, packed with veggies, chicken, and rice, and is loved by everyone — kids included!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Servings: 8people
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
Ingredients
2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1yellow onionfinely diced
3carrotsfinely diced
3ribsceleryfinely diced
1tablespoonminced garlic
1(1 oz) packetranch seasoning mix
1tablespoondried basil
1teaspoonsaltplus more to taste
½teaspoonpepper
2(32 oz) cartonschicken broth
1cupuncooked white riceuse a parboiled rice like Uncle Ben’s (anything that takes about 20 mins on the stove)*
1(8 oz) containersour creamroom temperature
1(8 oz) blockcream cheeseroom temperature, cubed into small pieces
Grease a 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray, then add in chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ranch seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
Stir to combine, then cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
Uncover and stir in rice, sour cream, and cream cheese.
Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes - 1 hour on HIGH (even if you cooked on LOW before) or until the rice is cooked to your liking.
Shred or cube chicken, taste and re-season if necessary, then serve and enjoy!