Lemony Mushroom-Chicken Soup with Rice

A light but hearty chicken soup with rice that is quick to prepare and tastes like it was cooked all day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 5 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced, divided
• 7 ounces shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray a 2-quart pot with cooking spray. Add onion and salt. Saute over medium heat until onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, lemon zest, and garlic and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in cooked rice, shredded chicken, and lemon juice. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.