Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, hearty rice, and a rich, creamy broth come together in a meal that's both nourishing and satisfying. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner, wonderful for using up leftover chicken and rice, and one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day. Whether you're feeding your family or freezing a batch for later, this is the kind of soup you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
Equipment
- Large dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Leftover chicken (breasts or thighs, whatever you have on hand) Diced or shredded uniformly See my Cowgirl Tip below!
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 Onion Diced
- ½ Cup Celery Chopped
- 1 Carrot Chopped
- 1 Red or orange pepper (small) Diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- ¼ Tsp Pepper to taste
- ¼ Tsp Salt to taste
- ⅔ Cup Cream
- 1 Cup Leftover chicken gravy Around here, we don't let good leftovers go to waste. If you have a little chicken or turkey gravy in the fridge, add it to the pot. It melts right into the broth, giving the soup a little extra richness and that cozy, homemade flavour we all love.
- ½ Cup Rice Cooked
- 1 Tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp Lukewarm water
- 4 Cups Chicken broth Boxed works, but I like to keep some homemade broth on hand in my freezer (See recipe below) https://cookingincowboyboots.blog/2026/06/02/cooking-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate-simple-swaps-gentle-shortcuts-and-grace-on-flare-days/
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven.
- Add garlic, onion, carrot, celery, red pepper & Italian seasoning and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add leftover chicken, cooked rice, gravy and chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavours to blend
- In a small bowl or cup, combine the cornstarch and water and add to the soup. Slowly stir in the cream and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes stirring frequently
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Cowgirl Tip - Some days we have the time and energy to cook a chicken from scratch. Other days, a rotisserie chicken is exactly what we need. Either way, you'll end up with a delicious bowl of homemade soup, and that's what matters most.