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Easy Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe (with Rice)

Last Updated on March 4, 2024 by Jean Choi 13 Comments

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This delicious and creamy chicken soup recipe is packed with vegetables, tender chicken and rice, and a creamy broth. It’s an easy one-pot meal that comes together quickly and is full of protein and flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make gluten-free and/or dairy-free with simple substitutions.

an overhead shot of a bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup

What Makes This Recipe Great

I absolutely love a simple and hearty soup that comes together in one pot. It feels like the ultimate comfort food; my whole family gobbles it up, and it’s full of veggies, protein, and all the good stuff. This Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe is no exception! 

Easily customizable to lifestyle and dietary needs, this easy, homemade soup can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, packed with rice or pasta, leftover chicken or fresh. It’s a great opportunity to clean out your produce drawers and fridge and make an easy, satisfying meal to serve for dinner or lunch. 

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Ingredient Notes

recipe ingredients in small bowls and labeled
  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion
  • Celery
  • Carrot 
  • Garlic cloves
  • Gluten-Free all-purpose flour: Or regular flour, depending on your preference. 
  • Italian seasoning
  • Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Bone broth: During cold and flu season, I like to use bone broth when making this soup for immune boosting nutrients that my entire family loves. However, plain chicken broth will work just fine.
  • Basmati rice: You can also use jasmine rice. 
  • Full-fat coconut milk: Or heavy cream if you’re not dairy-free. 
  • Chicken breasts: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces. 
  • Chopped fresh parsley: For garnish. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pot or large Dutch oven over the stove top on medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté, stirring for 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in broth and scrape the bottom of the soup pot. 
  4. Increase the heat to high and cook until everything comes to a boil, then add rice and coconut milk. Bring back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. 
  5. Cover the pot and simmer for 8 minutes while stirring every few minutes to keep the rice from sticking.
  6. Add chopped chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the rice and the chicken are both cooked and tender. You can add more broth or water if the rice soaks up too much liquid.
  7. Taste to add more salt and/or pepper, and serve warm in bowls with your favorite crusty bread. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if using.
a bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup topped with fresh parsley

Expert Tips

  • You can use any kind of pasta or egg noodles instead of rice or another type of rice if you prefer. However, keep in mind that the cooking time will vary depending on what you use. Check the package instructions for how long to cook.
  • To cut down on time, you can substitute raw chicken breasts or thighs with leftover rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken as well. Just shred and add in after the rice is cooked and simmer together on medium heat for a minute or 2.

Storage Tips

Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. However, the rice will absorb more liquid the longer it sits. Reheat on the stovetop and add more broth or water until the right consistency is reached. You can also stir in more seasoning to make up for the added liquid.

I don’t recommend freezing this creamy soup. Rice and cream do not freeze and defrost well.

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Easy Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe (with Rice)

This delicious and creamy chicken soup recipe is packed with vegetables, tender chicken and rice, and a creamy broth. It's an easy one-pot meal that comes together quickly and is full of protein and flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make gluten-free and/or dairy-free with simple substitutions.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 412kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour or regular all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice rinsed and drained – jasmine rice works too
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook stirring for 5 minutes until softened.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 onion, 2 celery sticks, 2 carrots
  • Add garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
    4 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • Pour in broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
    4 cups bone broth
  • Increase the heat to high and cook until everything comes to a boil, then add rice and coconut milk. (If using heavy cream, don't add it in yet). Bring back to boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
    3/4 cup basmati rice, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 8 minutes while stirring every few minutes to keep the rice from sticking.
  • Add chopped chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the rice and the chicken are both cooked. Add heavy cream now if that's what you are using. You can add more broth or water if the rice soaks up too much liquid.
    1 lb chicken breasts
  • Taste to add more salt and/or pepper, and serve warm. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using.
    Optional: chopped parsley
Nutrition Facts
Easy Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe (with Rice)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 4)
Calories 412 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 1615mg70%
Potassium 725mg21%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 5153IU103%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By Jean Choi | March 4, 2024

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  1. Jen Maraia says

    April 6, 2024 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    I had to leave a review since this has no reviews yet – this was DELICIOUS! Made it for my friend who just had a baby and double batched so we could have some also. Really yummy! The recipe was a little unclear to me about whether I was cooking the chicken covered at a simmer or not – but that’s just what I did and it turned out beautifully. We’re adding this to our fave recipe list!

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  2. RV says

    October 15, 2024 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    This was extremely delicious and so easy to make compared to a lot of other recipes that i saw. I did not add any celery and it turned out perfect.

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    • Jean Choi says

      October 16, 2024 at 10:55 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I appreciate you leaving a review.

      Reply
  3. Jenn says

    February 18, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Hey great recipe! I think adding the heavy cream at the same point you would add the coconut milk might have led to it breaking. Do you think it would be better to add it closer to the end of the cook if making that swap?

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    • Jean Choi says

      February 19, 2025 at 2:49 pm

      Yes, so sorry to overlook that. I’ll update the instructions – thank you!

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    February 24, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    Just made this soup and it is delicious! I did add more broth to make it a bit more liquidy and I doubled the seasonings just because we like a really strong flavor . The soup is so so good and your recipes are always so clear and well written (and I love that you include the ingredients and amounts again in the instruction party of the recipe!). I’ve made a lot of your recipes and they have always turned incredible. Thank you!

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    • Jean Choi says

      February 25, 2025 at 10:36 am

      Amazing! Thank you so much for leaving a review, Ashley!

      Reply
  5. Ally says

    February 25, 2025 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    Really delicious & easy to make! The whole family loved it! Going to be making again for a meal train this week

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    • Jean Choi says

      February 25, 2025 at 10:36 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  6. Erin Friedly says

    March 8, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    I made a double batch of this soup tonight. I don’t know why I was surprised because I have made many of your recipes and they have always turned out well but this one was a huge hit with my whole family. It was yummy and made everybody feel good and full. My 6 year old had seconds! Cannot wait to make it again! Such a winner, this recipe! Thank you for this! In a gluten free dairy free house a creamy soup like this is not easy to come by and we loved this.

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    • Jean Choi says

      March 9, 2025 at 11:03 am

      Thank you so much, Erin! It’s one of my favorites as well.

      Reply
  7. Vanessa says

    April 6, 2025 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was a big winner! Especially with my three year old. All your recipes have been a saving grace and this one is no exception. I’ve already made it twice. Thank you!

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    • Jean Choi says

      April 7, 2025 at 9:40 am

      Wonderful!! Thank you so much for taking your time to leave a review!!

      Reply

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