Easy Creamy Souper Rice
This cheater risotto gives you that rich, velvety texture without the constant stirring, making it perfect for those busy nights when you still want something cozy.
This cream of chicken “souper” rice is a creamy, comforting side dish made with just a few simple pantry ingredients. It’s quick and easy to make, pairing well with just about any main dish.
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If you’re looking for a side dish that’s simple but still feels a little special, this cream of chicken soup rice is one I come back to again and again.
It has that creamy, comforting texture you’d expect from something that took a lot more effort, but it all comes together with just a handful of pantry staples.
This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a busy weeknight as it does for a family dinner when you want something a little more cozy on the table.
You can keep everything you need for this recipe right in the pantry, or mix of a batch of homemade cream of chicken soup if you don’t like using the canned variety.
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Easy Cheater Risotto
This recipe is often called a cheater risotto, and once you try it, you’ll understand why.
You get that same creamy, rich texture you’d expect from traditional risotto, but without standing at the stove stirring the whole time.
It’s essentially parmesan rice made with cream of chicken soup. Since the rice cooks right in the broth and soup mixture, it soaks up all that flavor as it simmers, and the result is a dish that feels a little more elevated than your typical rice side.
There’s no guesswork, no constant attention, and no special technique required!
How to Make Cream of Chicken Soup Rice
It’s really easy to make this simple dish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Basmati Rice
- Chicken Broth
- Condensed Cream Of Chicken Soup
- Parmesan Cheese
- Ground Pepper
How to Make It:
Find the full printable recipe available below
Combine the ingredients. First, you’ll combine chicken broth and cream of chicken soup in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring well to eliminate any clumps of soup.
Add basmati rice to the mixture, stirring to combine, then increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook. Then, you’ll cover the pan and reduce heat to low, allowing it to simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and remove the lid. Add parmesan cheese, stirring until combined and melted. If you’d like, give it a sprinkle of black pepper.
Cool and serve. Then, you’ll let the rice cool for about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes and Adaptations:
- You can use whatever “cream of” soup you prefer. You can also make your own cream of chicken soup if you want to avoid the canned variety.
- This is such a versatile side dish that can be paired with chicken, beef, seafood, roasted veggies, etc.
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Easy Cream of Chicken “Souper” Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 14.5 ounce can of chicken broth
- 10.75 ounce can of condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of celery or mushroom)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ground pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Heat over medium heat, stirring well to eliminate any clumps of soup.
- Add basmati rice to the mixture, stirring to combine, then increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, allowing it to simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and remove the lid. Add parmesan cheese, stirring until combined and melted. Optional: sprinkle with ground pepper, to taste.
- Let the rice cool for about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use whatever “cream of” soup you prefer. You can also make your own cream of chicken soup if you want to avoid the canned variety.
- This is such a versatile side dish that can be paired with chicken, beef, seafood, roasted veggies, etc.
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