Healthy Crockpot Chicken Kale Soup
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Kale Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant kale, and hearty vegetables, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it fills your home with delightful aromas while nourishing your body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot. Layer chicken breasts on top, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add diced carrots and chopped kale to the crockpot, stirring gently.
- Pour in chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the crockpot using two forks and stir well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg