Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup
This creamy chicken and potato soup is one of those simple, cozy recipes that my whole family loves. It’s packed with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and plenty of flavor, and because it’s made in the slow cooker, it’s an easy dinner to throw together on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. chicken breasts
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 3 cups sliced carrots
- 8 cups diced potatoes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup cold water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into chunks, then add them to the slow cooker.
- Add the seasonings and chicken broth, then gently stir to combine.
- Place the cream cheese on top of the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and stir until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Slowly stir the slurry into the soup. Continue cooking for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired and serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1095mgPotassium: 1438mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8697IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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