Slow Cooker Zesty Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Zesty Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 -10 asparagus spears (I used marinated ones for more flavor); 5 -8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms (I love mushrooms so I used 8 oz); ¾ cup spinach; 1 ½ tablespoons minced onions; 1 ½ teaspoons rosemary; cayenne pepper (just a dash); crushed red pepper flakes (also just a dash); salt (probably about 4 shakes of the salt shaker); chicken bouillon granule; water

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 -10 asparagus spears (I used marinated ones for more flavor)
5 -8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms (I love mushrooms so I used 8 oz)
¾ cup spinach
1 ½ tablespoons minced onions
1 ½ teaspoons rosemary
cayenne pepper (just a dash)
crushed red pepper flakes (also just a dash)
salt (probably about 4 shakes of the salt shaker)
chicken bouillon granule
water

1
Put the chicken breasts, asparagus, baby bella mushrooms, and spinach in the slow cooker.
2
One cup at a time, add water until all ingredients are covered (more if you like the broth).
3
For every cup of water you add, put in a teaspoon of bouillon granules (or follow the directions for your chicken broth, mine said 1 teaspoon per cup of water).
4
Add the spices.
5
Stir.
6
Leave to cook on low heat for about 5 hours (or until the chicken isn't pink inside).
7
When chicken is done, it should be extremely tender.
8
I like to shred mine with 2 forks.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 8 -10 asparagus spears (I used marinated ones for more flavor), 5 -8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms (I love mushrooms so I used 8 oz), ¾ cup spinach, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Zesty Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Zesty Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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