(Cozy, Rustic & Full of Mediterranean Flavor!)
✨ Description
This Slow Cooker Sicilian Chicken Soup is a comforting Mediterranean-style soup made with tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, herbs, and vegetables simmered low and slow. It’s hearty, healthy, and packed with bold Italian-inspired flavor in every spoonful.
⏱️ Details
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 6–7 hrs (LOW) / 3–4 hrs (HIGH) | Total: up to 7 hrs
Servings: 6
Kcal: 310 | Protein: 32g
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Base:
2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 carrots (sliced)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
🌿 Sicilian Flavor:
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp basil
½ tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️ (optional)
Salt & black pepper
🥬 Optional Add-ins:
1 cup spinach or kale
½ cup small pasta or rice (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Add everything to slow cooker
Place chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and all seasonings inside
2️⃣ Cook low and slow
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
3️⃣ Shred chicken
Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to soup
4️⃣ Optional finish
Add spinach or pasta in the last 20–30 minutes
Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs
5️⃣ Serve
Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese 🧀
Serve hot with crusty bread 🥖
😋 Flavor & Experience
Savory tomatoes, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs create a rustic Italian comfort soup that’s light yet deeply satisfying—like a cozy bowl from a Sicilian kitchen 🇮🇹🔥
