Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

3.5

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If you love spinach and artichokes, this is the perfect soup for you. The creamy base is packed with veggies and shredded chicken, which soaks up the broth while adding a boost of protein. Frozen artichoke hearts have less sodium than canned, but canned can be used in their place. Just be sure to give them a good rinse before adding them to the slow cooker.

Amanda Stanfield

Published on December 30, 2023

Tested by

Marianne Williams

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (12-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
4 cups frozen riced cauliflower
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-fat milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Directions

Add chicken, artichoke hearts, cauliflower, cream cheese, broth, onion, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder and crushed red pepper to a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 4 hours on High or 6 to 7 hours on Low. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; shred, using 2 forks.

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Whisk cream and flour together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the soup. Stir in mozzarella, spinach and the shredded chicken. Cover and cook on High until the soup is thickened and the spinach is wilted, about 15 minutes; stir.

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Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and chives.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
11g	Fat
15g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g	39%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 192Âµg
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Vitamin D 1Âµg
Vitamin E 1mg	6%
Folate 102Âµg
Vitamin K 98Âµg
Sodium 441mg	19%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 56mg	13%
Potassium 667mg	14%
Zinc 1mg	12%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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