Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 long strips lemon zest; 4 sprigs fresh dill, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds); 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup small pasta, such as pastina; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed; Freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces feta cheese; Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

4 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 long strips lemon zest
4 sprigs fresh dill, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup small pasta, such as pastina
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces feta cheese
Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving (optional)

1
Combine the carrots, lemon zest, dill sprigs, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
2
Season the chicken with salt and add to the cooker.
3
Add the broth and 4 cups water, cover and cook on low, about 8 hours.
4
About 20 minutes before serving, add the pasta to the slow cooker, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir the chopped dill, peas and spinach into the soup and cover until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir to break up the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
7
Ladle into bowls and crumble the feta on top.
8
Serve with lemon and bread, if desired.
9
Per serving: Calories 609; Fat 15 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 109 mg; Sodium 967 mg; Carbohydrate 60 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 61 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

1085

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces, 4 long strips lemon zest, 4 sprigs fresh dill, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup

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