Description
Crack Chicken Rice Soup is the kind of warm, creamy, comforting meal you’ll crave on a cold night—or any night, really. Packed with shredded chicken, white rice, cheddar cheese, and a hint of ranch flavor, this easy dinner idea is ideal for quick family meals, healthy-ish comfort food, or cozy lunch prep. With simple ingredients and a soul-hugging taste, it’s one of those food ideas that never fails.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup cooked white rice
4 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Stir in the cream cheese and cook until melted and smooth.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and whisk until well blended.
4. Add ranch seasoning and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
5. Fold in the cooked rice, shredded chicken, and frozen peas. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
If freezing, leave out the rice and add it fresh when reheating for best texture.
Swap in veggies like broccoli, corn, or spinach if you’re out of peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg