Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients and cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the soup.
- Stir in shredded cheese and crumbled bacon until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional bacon or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, include a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use pre-cooked bacon to save time or crispy bacon for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg