Chicken & Rice Soup (One-Pot Quick)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice or dice the carrots. Season the chicken lightly with pepper (and salt if needed).

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a one-pot pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and thyme for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add chicken broth and carrots. Bring to a simmer, then add the rice. Nestle the chicken into the liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

4. 4

   Finish: Remove the chicken to a plate, shred with two forks, then stir the shredded chicken back into the pot. Simmer uncovered 3–5 minutes until the rice is tender and the soup is slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in parsley and lemon juice, then serve hot.