Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Spinach Soup
Warm, comforting, and effortlessly delicious this Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Spinach Soup is the perfect cozy meal! Tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth come together slowly for deep, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice onions, chop carrots, slice celery, and mince garlic.
- Add base ingredients: Place vegetables, broth, seasonings, and chicken into the crockpot.
- Slow cook: Let everything cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks.
- Return chicken: Stir shredded chicken back into the soup.
- Add cream: Pour in heavy cream and mix.
- Add spinach: Stir in chopped spinach until wilted.
- Thicken (optional): Add cornstarch slurry for a creamier texture.
- Taste and adjust: Season with more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.