Preparing Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup is incredibly simple. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Prep the Vegetables: Begin by dicing the onions, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves as well.
2. Layer the Ingredients: In a crockpot, add the chicken breasts at the bottom. Layer the diced vegetables (carrots, celery, onion) on top.
3. Add the Rice: Sprinkle the long-grain rice over the vegetables evenly.
4. Season: Add the dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Pour in Broth: Carefully pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients, ensuring everything is covered.
6. Set the Crockpot: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
7. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts. Shred them with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the soup.
8. Add Peas and Lemon Juice: Stir in the green peas and the lemon juice. Allow to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
9. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Enjoy this delightful soup while it’s warm!