Description
This crockpot creamy chicken and potato soup is a rich, comforting dish packed with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and a velvety broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, chop the celery, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Cook for another minute until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the crockpot and stir to combine. Let it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a thinner soup, add a splash of chicken broth. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and dice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: crockpot, creamy chicken soup, potato soup, comfort food, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe