This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy broth. It’s an easy Crockpot recipe that allows you to prepare a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Spinach Soup
This soup features chicken breast cooked slowly with spinach, garlic, and cream for a rich and satisfying flavor. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the spinach.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
