Description
A creamy, comforting soup with all the flavors of a traditional white chicken lasagna, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Mix well until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and chopped spinach. Stir until the noodles are fully submerged.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, or until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth by half.
- Feel free to use whole wheat or gluten-free lasagna noodles for a healthier or dietary-friendly option.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg