Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup
Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup blends tender chicken thighs with earthy lentils, tomatoes, and warming spices for a hearty, comforting bowl. The slow simmer builds a rich, savory broth with gentle heat from chili powder and paprika, perfect for a cozy dinner or make-ahead lunches. It’s a nourishing, stick-to-your-ribs soup that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Add green lentils, tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to distribute the seasonings evenly. Nestle the chicken thighs into the broth, making sure they are fully submerged.
- 2
Cook on High for 4 hours. The chicken should be falling off the bone and the lentils should be tender (if not, cook a bit longer).
- 3
Use tongs to transfer the chicken from the soup to a cutting board. Pull the meat off the bones with tongs and either roughly chop it or break it into bite-size pieces; discard the bones.
- 4
Stir the meat back into the soup and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Calories 268.83 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 28.66 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 19.94 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.06 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.05 mg High 31%
- Sodium 943.24 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 7.86 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 1.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 460.19 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 60.12 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 14.61 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 268.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup healthy?
- Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 268.83 calories and 28.66 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 943.24 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.09 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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