Creamy Lemon Chicken & Rice Shortcut Soup Recipe (6 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Soups Lunch Dinner Chicken Recipes Gluten-free Low Sugar Recipes Grains Fruit

Chicken and lemon are a classic combination. This easy, creamy lemon chicken soup recipe uses pantry ingredients and is on the table in about 35 minutes. The shortcut soup recipe is perfect on busy nights for dinner or a quick anytime lunch.

You only need six simple ingredients for this lemony chicken and rice soup recipe: chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cooked rice, cooked shredded chicken, black pepper and lemons. You also could add some herbs for freshness and garnish. The soup ingredients gently simmer on the stovetop for about 20 minutes. 

Serve this lemony chicken soup recipe with a fresh salad and/or your favorite crusty bread. So easy and delicious! 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 ounces (1 box) chicken broth
• 20 ounces (2 cans) cream of chicken soup
• 16 ounces (2 packages) cooked microwaveable rice (like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
• 2 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 6 large lemons, zested and juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, parsley or your favorite herb (optional)

Recipe Notes

• You can use leftover chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken.

• For color and freshness, add some dill, parsley or whatever fresh herbs you have on hand.

• If you'd like a thinner or creamier soup, add in a little milk, cream or half and half.

• To make this soup gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the broth, cream of chicken soup, rice, chicken, pepper and lemon juice into a soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently simmer about 20 minutes. 
2. Add the lemon zest and herbs, if using. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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