Description
This High Protein Chicken and Rice Soup is a nutritious and flavorful dish that packs a punch of lean protein while providing a rich depth of flavor and long-lasting energy. It combines high-quality chicken, aromatic vegetables, and healthy fats to create a culinary experience that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
1 cup Wild Rice or Brown Rice
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Carrots
2 stalks Celery
1 large Yellow Onio
4 cloves Garlic
8 cups Chicken Bone Broth
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Rosemary
2 Bay Leaves
Juice of 1/2 Lemo
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with sea salt and black pepper, then sear in 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and set aside
- Step 2: In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the diced carrots, celery, and onion until translucent, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot
- Step 3: Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, stirring for 60 seconds before adding the chicken bone broth and bay leaves, then return the chicken to the pot
- Step 4: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes
- Step 5: Cook the wild rice in a separate pot according to package instructions
- Step 6: Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot along with the cooked rice and lemon juice
- Step 7: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, remove bay leaves, and serve
Notes
For meal prep, store rice separately to maintain texture.
Add Parmesan rind while simmering for extra flavor, removing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg