Comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Soups and Stews

Green sweet pepper, soybeans, and zucchini give this chunky chowder its green coloring and great taste. With fewer than 350 calories per serving, this high-fiber slow cooker recipe is a great option to help you eat healthy.

A thick and creamy broth is filled with tender chicken, carrot, onion, corn, and celery. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of crisp bacon.

Ditch the can opener -- tonight dinner is made fresh. Cooked chicken speeds up the prep, so all you have to do is chop the veggies.

Tomatillos, jalapenos, and lime juice give this slow cooker chicken soup recipe a Mexican twist. Customize your bowl of steaming soup with toppings like sour cream and shredded cheese.

Come home to a slow-cooked meal that's better than anything from your favorite takeout place. Want to kick up the spice? One reader suggests doubling the curry paste, soy, and fish sauce and adding in a jalapeno, too!

Coconut milk and curry powder combine for a silky broth that makes up the base of this exotic yet comforting stew. This Indian-inspired recipe works well with both red or classic yellow curry powder.

It's time to meet the chili of your dreams. Not only is this slow cooker soup a delightful twist on traditional red bean chili, but it's also absolutely delicious and seasoned with bold ingredients such as jalapenos and cumin.

Cassoulet, a slow-cooked pork and bean casserole that originated in the South of France, is the perfect dish for a chilly autumn evening. Try our simple six-ingredient version that features chicken, turkey sausage, and a dash of oregano.

Bottled Alfredo sauce lends a creamy texture to this hearty stew featuring chicken thighs. Green chile peppers add a touch of heat.

Diced green chiles and chipotle peppers smothered in a smoky adobo sauce add heat to this healthy stew. It's hard to believe this chunky slow cooker soup -- with hearty pieces of chicken breast and an array of succulent vegetables -- is just 236 calories.

With frozen veggies and pantry staples such as salsa, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans, this zesty chicken chili is convenient and delicious.

The exotic flavors of aromatic curry and ground ginger blend in this colorful, easy meal. Serve it over basmati rice for an authentic taste of India.

This slow cooker recipe is both fresh and effortless, thanks to light ingredients like cucumber, mint, and lemon-marinated chicken. To lend creaminess to the dish without adding fat, top with fat-free Greek yogurt.

Instead of the traditional beef, chicken is the star of this flavorful chili. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, fajita seasoning, and garlic, this slow cooker chili packs a powerful punch.

Garam masala, which translates to "hot" and "a mixture of spices," is a blend of common ground spices originating in North Indian and Southern Asian cuisines. Embrace the exotic spice blend in our hearty chicken stew.

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.

Save time by making this soup with Mexican-seasoned chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Fresh jalapenos add a touch of heat.

This stew 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 slow cooker dinner.

The keys to rustic French cooking are fresh ingredients and simple flavors. Thyme and herbes de Provence bring their subtle ambrosial flavors to chicken and fresh vegetables in this simply delicious slow cooker recipe.

Comforting flavors and thick texture make this cheesy chowder a good choice for dinner any night of the week.