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Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup

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Crockpot chicken and rice soup is an easy and comforting recipe that uses basic ingredients. This slow cooker chicken soup is perfect for chilly days, busy weeknights, or when you just need something simple and satisfying.  With minimal prep and using pantry-friendly ingredients, this is a soup recipe you will  come back to again and again. Instructions to make this chicken and rice soup in the Instant Pot are also included in this blog post.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 ounces uncooked brown or white rice, rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups water (or more broth)
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 medium-size carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more or less)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
Optional Chicken Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 

Instructions

Slow Cooker

    1. Season the chicken with the chicken seasonings evenly, all over.  Add it to the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred it. Stir it back into the pot.

Instant Pot

  1. Season the chicken with the chicken seasonings evenly, all over.  Add it to the Instant Pot along with all the other ingredients. Stir to mix well.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred it. Stir it back into the pot.

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/crockpot-chicken-and-rice-soup/

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