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Simple Greek Chicken & Rice Soup One Pot Recipe

This one pot recipe highlights the vibrant flavors of avgolemono, combining tender chicken, fragrant spices, and a creamy lemon-egg broth.
With its velvety texture and bright citrus notes, this comforting dish is perfect for a hearty yet simple meal.
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 to 8 people

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Cheesecloth
  • Kitchen twine
  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons table salt
  • 12 strips 3-inch lemon zest + 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided (from 3 lemons)
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill plus 2 teaspoons chopped, divided
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and smashed
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 large eggs + 2 large yolks

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Toss with salt in a bowl and let sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes.
  • Prepare a spice bundle: Cut an 8-inch square of triple-thickness cheesecloth. Place lemon zest, dill sprigs, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and garlic in the center. Tie into a bundle using kitchen twine.

Cook the Base:

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth, rice, and the spice bundle. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken to the pot, turn off the heat, and let it sit, covered, for 15 minutes.

Shred and Blend:

  • Discard the spice bundle. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, let cool slightly, and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  • Remove 1 cup of cooked rice from the pot and blend with lemon juice, eggs, and yolks until smooth (about 1 minute). Keep the remaining liquid in the pot.

Assemble the Soup:

  • Return the shredded chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot.
  • Heat soup over high heat, then remove from heat. Stir in the egg mixture gradually until fully incorporated.
  • Add chopped dill and season with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
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