Soups
Calories
218
Sodium
662mg
27% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
15g
30% DV
Carbs
24g
8% DV
Fiber
6g
24% DV
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Quinoa Soup
January 27, 2017
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Just 5 minutes of prep for this easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Quinoa Soup -- a healthy dinner that the whole family will love!
8
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
24 oz jar of marinara sauce (I like to use a brand that doesn’t include any added sugar in the ingredient list)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes, NOT drained
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings: shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, fresh parsley
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
24 oz jar of marinara sauce (I like to use a brand that doesn’t include any added sugar in the ingredient list)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes, NOT drained
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings: shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, fresh parsley
Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker.
Cover, and cook on “low” for about 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred or dice the meat, return it to the pot,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
218
Sodium
662mg
27% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
15g
30% DV
Carbs
24g
8% DV
Fiber
6g
24% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Polysaturated Fat 3g 20%
Monosaturated Fat 2g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 662mg 27%
Potassium 657mg 18%
Protein 15g 30%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 9471IU 189%
Vitamin B6 1mg 81%
Vitamin C 57mg 96%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 2mg 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
