Description
A quick and comforting 5 Ingredient Souper Rice recipe that combines creamy chicken soup, chicken broth, and instant rice for an easy, flavorful side dish ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a simple, warming meal with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or from a can)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the soup and broth: In a large saucepan, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the mixture begins to simmer, which ensures the soup is well combined and heated through.
- Add rice and seasoning: Stir in the uncooked instant rice, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Cook and let stand: Cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat. Let it stand covered for 5 to 8 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and become tender without additional cooking.
- Serve hot: Once the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, give it a gentle stir and serve immediately as a delicious side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Using instant rice drastically reduces cooking time compared to regular rice.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of chicken soup and chicken broth with mushroom or vegetable alternatives.
- Add cooked vegetables or shredded chicken to boost nutrition and flavor.
- Freshly grated Parmesan adds better flavor than pre-grated from a can.
- Adjust pepper to taste for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: instant rice recipe, quick rice side dish, creamy chicken rice, easy side dish, 5 ingredient recipe
