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Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Soups and Stews

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By Karla Walsh Updated November 18, 2020
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Snuggle up to one of these slow cooker chicken soup recipes that can simmer all day long as you go about your business. Whether you're looking for a classic slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe, a cozy chicken chili, or a zesty slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe, we have a dish that will satisfy—with very little stress and time required to prep. 
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Chicken-Edamame Chowder

Chicken Edamame Chowder
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Packed with punchy Mexican ingredients and plenty of warm spices, this slow cooker chicken soup recipe will change your opinion of chicken breast dinners. Green bell pepper, soybeans, and zucchini give the chunky chowder its green hue, and cumin, coriander, and cilantro perk up the flavor. With fewer than 350 calories per serving, this high-fiber dish proves that well-balanced eating can be something you look forward to digging into.

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Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup

Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup
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Creamed corn is a side dish star on its own. That, plus our love of all things easy chicken dinners are the inspirations behind this mash-up slow cooker chicken soup recipe. The thick and creamy broth is filled with tender chicken, carrot, onion, corn, and celery. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of crisp bacon (since everything is better with it!).

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
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Ditch the can opener. Tonight dinner is made fresh! And it won’t take too much of your time—this slow cooker chicken noodle soup requires just 25 minutes of prep. Cooked chicken speeds things up, so all you have to do is chop the veggies, dump, and turn on your slow cooker.

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Tomatillo Chicken Soup

Tomatillo Chicken Soup
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Tomatillos, jalapeños, diced green chiles, and lime juice give this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup ample Mexican vibes. Customize your bowl of steaming soup with toppings like sour cream and shredded cheese. Oh yes, and don’t forget the tortilla chips to crumble on top for crunch.

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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
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If you like your bisques to come with a twist, consider this your slow cooker chicken soup recipe. A base of coconut milk makes it creamy, and lemongrass, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts give it definitive Thai flair. Just add chicken breasts or thighs and you have an entire meal in a bowl that essentially preps itself in your slow cooker.

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Coconut Chicken Curry Stew

Coconut-Curry Chicken Stew
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Coconut milk and chicken broth combine for a silky broth that makes up the base of this comforting creation. This slow cooker chicken soup recipe is not only warm in temperature but also aromatic ingredients too, including curry powder and fresh ginger. The Indian-inspired recipe works well with both red or classic yellow curry powder.

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White Chicken Chili

Gluten Free White Chicken Chili
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Leftover chicken rarely tastes this incredible. A delightful twist on traditional beef chili, this slow cooker white chili features unique ingredients that make it essentially like a slow cooker chicken taco soup. Bold ingredients such as jalapeños and cumin season each bite.

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Chicken Cassoulet-Style Soup

Chicken Cassoulet-Style Soup
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Cassoulet, a slow-cooked pork and bean casserole that originated in the South of France, is the ideal cozy dish to devour on a chilly autumn evening. This simple six-ingredient slow cooker chicken soup recipe features chicken, turkey sausage, and a dash of oregano. Just add a piece of crusty baguette to swipe up every last drop of the tomato broth.

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Chicken and White Bean Stew

Chicken and White Bean Stew
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Alfredo sauce need not be reserved for pasta entrées alone. (Although we would enjoy making this a slow cooker chicken tortellini soup by folding in cheese tortellini the final 10 minutes or so of cook time!) Bottled Alfredo lends a creamy texture to this hearty stew featuring chicken thighs, while green chile peppers add a touch of heat.

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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Lentil Stew

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Don’t let the lentils in this slow cooker chicken soup recipe scare you—they basically stand in for the beans you’re used to adding to minestrones and chili recipes. Diced green chiles and chipotle peppers smothered in a smoky adobo sauce add heat to this well-balanced stew. It's hard to believe this chunky slow cooker meal (stoked with hearty pieces of chicken breast and an array of succulent vegetables) is just 236 calories.

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Kickin' Chicken Chili

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Kick plain grilled chicken out of the kitchen...at least for tonight. With frozen veggies and pantry staples such as salsa, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans, this zesty chicken chili is convenient and delicious. Choose chicken thighs or breasts—either work wonderfully in this slow cooker chicken soup recipe.

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Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew
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Aromatic curry and ground ginger blend beautifully in this colorful, easy meal. But don’t just take our word that you should try this chicken rice soup slow cooker. One BH&G home cook raves, “This is a simple and delicious dish. I added cayenne pepper to spice it up. Very good; will be added to our rotation for sure.”

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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
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Queso steps from appetizer or snack territory into the main dish spotlight in this crowd-pleasing chowder. Comforting flavors and thick texture make this cheesy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup a brilliant and easy choice for dinner any night of the week. Quite possibly the best news of all? The entire recipe calls for just 5 ingredients.

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Chicken Fajita Chili

Chicken Fajita Chili
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Similar to a thick slow cooker chicken taco soup, this chili is best paired with a side of chips, salsa, and guacamole...and perhaps a margarita. Instead of the traditional beef, chicken is the star of this flavorful chili. Seasoned with cumin, chili powder, fajita seasoning, and garlic, this slow cooker chili packs just enough kick.

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Fragrant Garam Masala Chicken Stew with Peas and Potatoes

Fragrant Garam Masala Chicken Stew peas Potatoes
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Garam masala translates to "hot" and "a mixture of spices." It’s a blend of common ground spices originating in North Indian and Southern Asian cuisines, and in this hearty slow cooker chicken soup recipe, it plays nicely with the fresh ginger and garlic to season each bite. A scoop of plain yogurt plus starchy potatoes and peas lend a pleasant rich quality to the Indian-inspired recipe. 

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan Chicken Stew
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Traditional Moroccan spices, such as coriander, cumin, and cinnamon, give this stew a warm, bold flavor that is balanced by sweet raisins and hearty couscous.

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Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew

Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew
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This slow cooker chicken soup has tons of flavor and fill-you-up heartiness. Combine red beans, cubed sweet potatoes, chicken, tomatoes, chiles, spices, and—surprise!—peanut butter for a set-it-and-forget-it dinner. Trust us about the nut butter; it lends a lovely rich and nutty complexity to the finished dish.

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French Chicken Stew

French Chicken Stew
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The keys to some of the best rustic French recipes? Fresh ingredients and simple flavors. Thyme and herbes de Provence infuse their subtle ambrosial flavors to the chicken and fresh vegetables in this simple slow cooker chicken soup recipe.

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    1 of 18 Chicken-Edamame Chowder
    2 of 18 Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup
    3 of 18 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
    4 of 18 Tomatillo Chicken Soup
    5 of 18 Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
    6 of 18 Coconut Chicken Curry Stew
    7 of 18 White Chicken Chili
    8 of 18 Chicken Cassoulet-Style Soup
    9 of 18 Chicken and White Bean Stew
    10 of 18 Spicy Chipotle Chicken Lentil Stew
    11 of 18 Kickin' Chicken Chili
    12 of 18 Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew
    13 of 18 Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
    14 of 18 Chicken Fajita Chili
    15 of 18 Fragrant Garam Masala Chicken Stew with Peas and Potatoes
    16 of 18 Moroccan Chicken Stew
    17 of 18 Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew
    18 of 18 French Chicken Stew

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