Easy Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup
Are you ready for a dish that’s not just a meal but a warm, comforting hug in a bowl? Welcome to the world of Easy Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup! This delightful recipe is bursting with flavors that dance together in a delightful harmony—think juicy chicken, tender rice, and vibrant lemon that brightens your day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup minute rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion diced
- 4 carrots sliced
- 4 celery stalks sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons salted butter cut into chunks
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by dicing the onion, slicing the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic. Zest and juice the lemon.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker: In your slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, minute rice, chicken broth, diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried thyme.
- Add the Butter: Place the chunks of salted butter on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir everything together well.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy your comforting bowl of soup!