Description
Savor the comforting taste of Delightful Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup, a nutritious and effortless dish perfect for any weeknight or cozy weekend. This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken simmered in a tangy lemon broth, offering a burst of flavor with each spoonful. With minimal prep time and versatile ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 cup kale or spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the celery and carrots, then mince the garlic.
- In the crockpot, layer chopped celery, carrots, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts on top and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks. Stir in kale or spinach if desired until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg