Crockpot Chicken Meatball Soup
Easy Crockpot chicken soup Flavorful meatballs healthy vegetables Simple meal
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. This step can be skipped but adds a lot of flavor.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This Crockpot Chicken Meatball & Veggie Soup is not only incredibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or when you just need a little extra TLC. Savory chicken meatballs, tender vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.