Description

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Kale Soup is the ultimate cozy meal, combining tender chicken, nutrient-dense kale, and a variety of colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make soup simmers in your crockpot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Perfect for family dinners or quiet nights in, savor each spoonful of this deliciously nourishing dish any time of the year.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
4 cups fresh kale, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot followed by kale, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged. Sprinkle thyme on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it with two forks before returning it to the soup. Stir well.
Serve hot in bowls and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding other vegetables like zucchini or sweet potatoes. For extra flavor, consider briefly searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. This soup can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.