Amazing Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe | Caldo de Pollo con Arroz

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more affordable.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

Brown rice is more nutritious.

Dice the onion and celery into medium pieces.

Cut the carrots into various sizes for texture.

Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.

Brown the chicken breasts in a little olive oil for about 2 minutes on each side.

Remove the chicken and add 2 tbsp of salted butter to the pot.

Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add minced garlic and sauté briefly to avoid burning.

Add fresh thyme and return the browned chicken to the pot.

Pour in free-range organic chicken stock and some water, adjusting for desired consistency.

Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.

Add 3/4 cup of white long grain rice to the pot and cook until tender.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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