Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

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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.

Overhead photo of two bowl of Slowcooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken Soup
Photo:

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

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
10 servings
a photo of the ingredients to make the Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

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

  1. 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.

    a step in making the Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

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

  2. 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.

    a step in making the Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

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

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

    a step in making the Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

    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 192µg
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Vitamin D 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg 6%
Folate 102µg
Vitamin K 98µg
Sodium 441mg 19%
Calcium 167mg 13%
Iron 1mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Potassium 667mg 14%
Zinc 1mg 12%
Vitamin B12 1µg
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.

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