Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
75%
Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup
330 min.
6
352kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. With a health score of 75, it’s not just delicious but also a guilt-free option for lunch or dinner.

This recipe features tender, boneless skinless chicken thighs that become incredibly flavorful as they slow-cook with a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms. The addition of protein-packed lentils makes this dish not only filling but also a great source of nutrients. Plus, it’s gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the inviting aroma of Italian herbs wafting through your home. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh basil and a dash of Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of indulgence. This soup is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a comforting solo meal.

Ingredients

  • lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cups zucchini chopped
  • cups carrots sliced
  • oz lentils dried rinsed
  • 4.5 cups chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • 0.3 cup basil dried fresh chopped
  • serving parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper.
  2. Add chicken.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.
  5. Sprinkle with basil.
  6. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories352kcal
Protein35.91%
Fat15.21%
Carbs48.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.41
Glycemic Load
7.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.41043494577%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.07mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.05kcal
17.6%
Fat:6.24g
9.6%
Saturated Fat:2.01g
12.56%
Carbohydrates:45.13g
15.04%
Net Carbohydrates:25.38g
9.23%
Sugar:11.46g
12.73%
Cholesterol:78.74mg
26.25%
Sodium:1213.46mg
52.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.15g
66.31%
Vitamin K:187.79µg
178.85%
Vitamin A:7644.53IU
152.89%
Manganese:1.97mg
98.71%
Iron:14.58mg
81.01%
Fiber:19.76g
79.03%
Folate:255.17µg
63.79%
Vitamin B6:1.03mg
51.64%
Phosphorus:469.77mg
46.98%
Magnesium:179.33mg
44.83%
Vitamin B3:8.84mg
44.2%
Potassium:1539.52mg
43.99%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.57%
Copper:0.81mg
40.42%
Calcium:384.69mg
38.47%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
37.98%
Selenium:24.66µg
35.22%
Zinc:4.61mg
30.71%
Vitamin C:25.11mg
30.44%
Vitamin B5:2.64mg
26.36%
Vitamin E:3.45mg
22.98%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.75%