Description
A rich and creamy one-pot chicken and rice soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, ranch seasoning, and cream cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2.5 tsp garlic, minced
- 1.25 oz ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onion, dicing carrots and celery, mincing garlic, and cubing softened cream cheese.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ranch seasoning, basil, salt, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, add rice, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add cooked chicken and cream cheese. Stir continuously until cream cheese melts and soup is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Rice will absorb liquid over time, making the soup thicker.
- Add extra broth when reheating to adjust consistency.
- Brown rice can be used but requires longer cooking time.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Optional add-ins include peas, corn, or shredded cheese.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; texture may change slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
