Description
Crack Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, creamy delight that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. This hearty dish features tender rotisserie chicken, nutritious vegetables, and long-grain rice simmered in a savory ranch-seasoned broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or easy weeknight meals, this flavorful soup is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare. In just under an hour, you can enjoy a bowl of this mouthwatering soup, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added touch of flavor and color!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (8–10 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in ranch seasoning before adding chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender (20–25 minutes).
- Add shredded chicken and cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg