This Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is a cozy and comforting one-pot dish!
Ingredients :
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 medium yellow onion diced
4 ribs celery sliced
3 large carrots sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups instant rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley chopped
Directions :
In a small skillet, cook the onion and butter over medium heat just until tender. Add to a 6-quart slow cooker .
Add the chicken breasts, celery, carrots, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, soy sauce, black pepper, bay leaf, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or 2-3 hours on high.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker to a large bowl and shred with two forks. If desired, use a mesh strainer or spoon to skim any foam from the top of the soup.
Discard the bay leaf and return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the instant rice.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Stir in fresh parsley, season with salt to taste and serve.
