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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken & Herb Rice Soup

This comforting lemon chicken and herb rice soup is slow-cooked to perfection, with juicy shredded chicken, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a bright lemony broth. It's a cozy meal that’s both refreshing and filling, ideal for chilly days or soothing a cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter cut into chunks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup minute rice
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, dried thyme, rosemary, and basil.
  • Add the butter chunks, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the minute rice, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a bay leaf during cooking and remove it before serving. You can also substitute brown rice for a heartier texture, but adjust cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal
Keyword comfort food, easy soup, herb rice soup, lemon chicken soup, slow cooker
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