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Cozy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes

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A quick and comforting chicken and rice soup made in a crockpot in just 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a bright lemon-dill finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies: Dice carrots, celery, and onion into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté the aromatics (optional): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Load the crockpot: Transfer sautéed (or raw) veggies to crockpot. Add chicken thighs, chicken broth, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir.
  4. Cook on high: Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  5. Shred the chicken: Remove chicken thighs, shred with two forks, discard excess fat.
  6. Add the rice: Stir uncooked rice into broth. Return shredded chicken. Cover and cook on high 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Finish with lemon and dill: Remove bay leaves. Stir in lemon juice and dill. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip the lemon juice—it brightens the soup. For best results, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. If using frozen chicken, cook on high for 30-35 minutes before shredding. The soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating.

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Keywords: chicken and rice soup, crockpot soup, quick soup, comfort food, chicken soup, slow cooker soup

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