Slow-Cooker Chicken-Vegetable Chowder

Health score
28%
Slow-Cooker Chicken-Vegetable Chowder
460 min.
5
378kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Chicken-Vegetable Chowder! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something comforting yet nutritious, this chowder is a fantastic way to enjoy a medley of flavors and textures. With tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken thighs simmered to perfection alongside vibrant baby carrots, fresh mushrooms, and nutritious broccoli, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with wholesome ingredients.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and convenience. Just toss everything into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The rich, creamy base, made with condensed cream of chicken soup and a splash of milk, envelops the vegetables and chicken, creating a luscious chowder that will have your family asking for seconds. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and keeps fats in check, you can indulge without the guilt.

Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a hearty main course, this chowder is sure to impress. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a bowl of this comforting chowder that warms both the body and soul. Dive into this delicious recipe and make it a staple in your meal rotation!

Ingredients

  • lb chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cup baby carrots cut in half lengthwise
  • cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 14 oz chicken broth canned
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup 30% with less sodium canned
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • oz broccoli frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix chicken, carrots, mushrooms, onion, water, garlic powder, thyme and broth.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  3. About 35 minutes before serving, skim fat from slow cooker. In small bowl, beat soup, milk and flour with wire whisk until smooth.
  4. Add soup mixture and broccoli to chicken mixture. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 30 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein45.7%
Fat35.68%
Carbs18.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.4
Glycemic Load
5.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.033913062966%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.43mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
4.1mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.16kcal
18.91%
Fat:14.81g
22.78%
Saturated Fat:4.3g
26.85%
Carbohydrates:17.39g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:14.72g
5.35%
Sugar:4.66g
5.18%
Cholesterol:133.68mg
44.56%
Sodium:940.27mg
40.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.67g
85.34%
Vitamin A:4163.58IU
83.27%
Selenium:41.66µg
59.52%
Vitamin K:61.56µg
58.63%
Vitamin C:47.91mg
58.08%
Vitamin B3:8.68mg
43.42%
Phosphorus:402.17mg
40.22%
Vitamin B6:0.73mg
36.47%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.93%
Zinc:4.06mg
27.06%
Vitamin B12:1.51µg
25.23%
Potassium:723.42mg
20.67%
Vitamin B5:2.02mg
20.2%
Iron:3.36mg
18.67%
Folate:60.13µg
15.03%
Copper:0.3mg
14.9%
Magnesium:59.34mg
14.83%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.74%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.27%
Fiber:2.68g
10.7%
Calcium:95.96mg
9.6%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.77%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.57%