Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup is a nutritious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, wholesome quinoa, and a variety of vegetables. Perfect for busy days, this Crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup

This soup features lean chicken breast cooked with quinoa, carrots, celery, and spices in a savory broth. It takes about 6-8 hours in the slow cooker, making it an ideal meal prep option for the week.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the quinoa under cold water and chop the vegetables.
Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts, quinoa, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the quinoa is tender.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return them to the soup.
Add Greens: Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and lemon juice, if using. Let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the greens are wilted.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.