Description
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup – A bright, comforting slow-cooker soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and a citrusy lemon broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup uncooked white rice or orzo
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in rice or orzo, cover, and cook on high for 20–30 minutes until tender.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute white rice for orzo, or use all rice for a gluten-free version (note: orzo is wheat-based).
- Best when served with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- For a lighter broth, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~5 g
- Sodium: ~900 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~30 g
- Cholesterol: ~80 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup, slow cooker lemon chicken soup, lemon chicken soup, hearty soup