Best 8 Easy Cream Of Chicken Rice Soup Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal that satisfies your taste buds? Look no further than the classic cream of chicken rice soup! This easy-to-make soup is a delightful blend of creamy chicken broth, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With its comforting flavors and effortless preparation, this cream of chicken rice soup promises to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PANERA INSPIRED EASY CREAM OF CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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Easy Cream Of Chicken And Rice Soup Panera Inspired - the best soup on a cold and snowy day! Creamy, flavorful, filling and very easy to make in one pot. No slow cooker required.

Provided by Lyubomira

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (large)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion (chopped )
1/2 cup carrot (chopped )
1/2 cup celery (optional (I rarely use it))
2 garlic cloves (minced (or pressed))
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup white or wild rice
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp lukewarm water
5 cups chicken stock (homemade is best)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnishing)

Steps:

  • Heat oil i a large pot (Dutch oven).Add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until no longer pink.
  • Add garlic, onion, carrot and (celery), salt, pepper, oregano and basil Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the rinsed rice and chicken stock. Cook for 25-30 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
  • In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Add to the soup. Add the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN & RICE SOUP



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Looking for the best Panera cream of chicken soup? This recipe is the best.

Categories     creamy chicken soup     chicken soup recipes     panera copycat soup     creamy chicken and rice soup     rice soup recipes     easy soup recipes     soup recipes     winter soups

Time 45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
1 c. wild rice

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated, 6 minutes. Add chicken and cook until golden, 10 minutes, then add thyme and garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add flour and whisk until golden, 1 minute. Pour over chicken broth and milk and season with salt and pepper. Add rice and bring to a simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This soup is both creamy and delicious. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it gets!

Provided by Heidi Lancaster

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 cup margarine
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
6 cups milk, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onions, rice, bouillon, broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine. Slowly add the flour, stirring often, to make a roux. Add 4 cups of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, while constantly stirring. Add this and the chicken to the rice mixture and return the rice mixture to the stovetop over low heat.
  • If the soup seems too thick, add some or all of the remaining 2 cups of milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer for at least an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 952.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CREAMY CHICKEN RICE SOUP



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I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/4 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Quick to put together and super delicious. My family loves this easy chicken recipe and everyone I have made it for asks for it!

Provided by Tiffany J Brooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 cups chicken stock
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups instant white rice
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a deep 9x13-inch (or larger) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken stock, condensed soups, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with cubed chicken. Carefully pour stock-soup mixture over top, being careful it doesn't overflow. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is nicely browned, 60 to 75 minutes, depending on size of chicken cubes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1533.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY CREAM OF WILD RICE CHICKEN SOUP



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I found this recipe on a weight loss website. My family didn't even notice that it was made with fat-free ingredients.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 12 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, shredded
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
3 cups cooked long grain and wild rice blend
6 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Melt margarine and sauté onion, carrot and celery in a large saucepan until tender.
  • Add flour and stir until blended.
  • Stir chicken broth in gradually.
  • Add rice, chicken, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir for approximately 2 minutes or until soup thickens.
  • Stir in evaporated milk.
  • Cook for five more minutes or until soup is heated through.

QUICK CHICKEN RICE SOUP



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"I combined three recipes to come up with this take on the classic creamy chicken rice soup," says Marge Wagner from Roselle, Illinois. "I cut down on the butter, increased the vegetables and eliminated the half-and-half cream. This lower-fat version is truly delicious...and no one can tell it's light!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the rice, chicken, salt, pepper and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, lemon juice and wine if desired. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN & RICE SOUP



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This is quick and easy to make and great on a cold day. You can use cooked chicken breasts or the canned chicken works great (and is even easier. I also use the bag rice (that you boil). Whole thing can be put together in less than 10 minutes.

Provided by NancyB

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
2 cups cooked rice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together well the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
  • Cook the rice according to directions and then mix into soup.
  • Stir in chicken.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 793.7, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 14.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Look for organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables: Vegetables are packed with nutrients and flavor. Be generous with the vegetables in your soup, and don't be afraid to experiment with different types.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Cook the rice properly: The rice in your soup should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. To achieve this, cook the rice according to the package directions, then add it to the soup and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt and pepper, if desired, or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.

Conclusion:

Cream of chicken rice soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious, creamy, and flavorful soup that will warm your soul on a cold day. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy weekend soup, cream of chicken rice soup is a great option. It's a versatile soup that can be customized to your liking, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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