Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken Soup
Description
Start by layering chicken breasts in the slow cooker and seasoning them with dried basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Adding diced yellow onion, minced garlic, artichoke hearts, and chicken broth creates a flavorful base. Cubed cream cheese is placed on top to melt and enrich the soup during the low or high heat slow cooking phase. After cooking, the chicken is removed, shredded, and returned to the pot along with fresh baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. The soup continues cooking briefly to allow the cheese to melt and the spinach to wilt.
The result is a creamy, cheesy soup with tender chicken chunks softened by the artichokes and fresh spinach. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to blend gently without requiring constant attention. The combination of cream cheese and Parmesan adds richness and depth without needing heavy cream.
This soup can serve as a comforting meal on cooler days, offering protein, greens, and a touch of indulgence in a warm broth. Garnish with extra Parmesan for more flavor as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 14 ounce artichoke hearts quartered, in jar or can
- 4 ounces spinach fresh baby
- 6 cups chicken broth (not low sodium)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the bottom of your slow cooker insert. Sprinkle the dried basil, parsley, salt and pepper over the tops.
- Add the onion, garlic, artichoke hearts and chicken broth.
- Lastly, cut the block of cream cheese into cubes and place them over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Uncover and remove the chicken, and place it on a cutting board.
- Stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese, then cover while you shred the chicken.
- Shred using 2 forks, then add back into the slow cooker. Continue cooking for 10 minutes on high, then serve with some freshly grated or shaved parmesan cheese over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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