Description
Crock Pot Italian Chicken Soup – A hearty, slow-cooked 7-ingredient soup featuring tender chicken, Italian herbs, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy days and cozy family dinners, this flavorful slow cooker recipe delivers comforting Italian flavors with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Optional: grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, lemon wedge
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with Parmesan, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, omit Parmesan.
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts yields juicier meat.
- To lower sodium, choose a low-sodium chicken broth.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3-4 days; freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Italian Chicken Soup, slow cooker soup, Italian chicken soup, 7-ingredient soup, easy Crock Pot recipe, family dinner