Description
Crockpot Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This simple yet satisfying recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs to create a warm hug in a bowl. With minimal prep and hands-free cooking, you can enjoy a hearty meal that fills your home with tantalizing aromas. Whether you’re nursing a cold or enjoying a cozy night in, this soul-soothing soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour in enough chicken broth to submerge them.
- Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to include leafy greens like spinach or kale during the last hour of cooking. You can also add noodles or rice during the final stages for a heartier meal.