Description
Peanut Chicken Soup is a comforting, creamy dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This delicious crockpot recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich peanut flavors, creating an experience that delights the senses. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy it with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chili flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and place them in the crockpot.
- Add minced garlic, chopped onion, sliced carrots, and bell pepper on top of the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot; ensure everything is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir in lime juice and chili flakes if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg