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Chicken and Rice Soup Style Bowl for Cozy Days

A close-up of a hearty Chicken and Rice Soup Style Bowl, filled with tender chicken, fluffy rice, carrots, and celery, garnished with herbs.
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A comforting and flavorful chicken and rice soup bowl perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • Salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Season diced chicken thighs with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken to the pot. Cook until no longer pink.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Gradually pour in chicken broth and half-and-half while stirring. Add uncooked rice.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
  7. Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed. Season to taste before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, add a little more flour when you add it to the vegetables.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs if preferred.

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Keywords: chicken and rice soup, cozy days, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pot meal, American cuisine

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