Chunky Chicken Vegetable Soup with Rice
Make our comforting Chunky Chicken Vegetable Soup with Rice and enjoy a warming bowl when you need it most. Prepare this dish ahead of time for your weekly lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups assorted cut-up vegetables (sliced carrots, broccoli florets, chopped red bell pepper)
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 pkg (0.7 oz) Italian salad dressing and recipe mix
- 1 cup Minute® White Rice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
This hearty Chunky Chicken Vegetable Soup with Rice is a warming bowl of goodness that the whole family will enjoy! It’s loaded with chicken, hearty Minute® Instant White Rice and tons of veggies to give you a boost when you need it most.
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned.
Step 2
Add vegetables, water, broth and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice and parsley, and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
If you prefer, replace the fresh vegetables in the recipe with 1 package (10 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed.
To serve, sprinkle each bowl of soup with grated Parmesan cheese and serve with toasted bread.
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Give Yourself a Boost
When you crave warmth and comfort, this soup will help give you that boost of energy you need. Not to mention, you can prepare it in less than 30 minutes! This recipe is a perfect weekend meal or make-ahead dish to use as a delicious weeknight dinner or lunch.
Make this soup work for you by using two cups of freshly-chopped vegetables or your favorite frozen variety. You can also add a bit of lemon juice to the broth to give this meal a zesty boost of vitamin C.
Use your Instant Pot
This versatile soup can also be made in your Instant Pot. The key to making this quick-cooking soup is to use Minute® Instant Rice which cooks up in just 5 minutes. Simply sauté the chicken, add in the other ingredients and let your pressure cooker do the work for you.
Other Comfort Soups
If you’re all about comfort soups to keep you warm, you might also like this 15-minute Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup or a quick Creamy Thai Soup with citrusy lime juice.
Need a dish that’s even quicker to make? Prepared in the microwave, we recommend you try our Microwave Egg Fried Rice for a speedy and delicious mealtime solution. For another quick meal, try our 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner.
Other Recipe Inspiration
For something with more Latin American flavor, learn how to make our Mexican Rice Recipe.
