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Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

This Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup is a creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 6 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups frozen chopped yellow onion
  • 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped

Liquids

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cups reduced-fat sour cream
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth divided

Cheeses

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Grains

  • 2 cups frozen brown rice

Garnish

  • 0.5 cups thinly sliced scallion tops, dark green parts only
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add 6 cups broccoli, 1½ cups onion, chopped celery, 1 cup evaporated milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 3¾ cups broth and 1 cup Cheddar to a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Nestle chicken into the mixture, submerging completely. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; shred, using 2 forks.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the remaining ¼ cup broth in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the soup, along with cream cheese, 2 cups rice and the shredded chicken. Cover and cook on High until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Top with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar, ½ cup scallions and 3 tablespoons bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
Keyword broccoli soup, chicken soup, Comfort Food, easy recipe, loaded soup, slow cooker
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