Description
A creamy and healthy soup made with chicken, cauliflower, and Alfredo sauce, cooked in a crockpot for easy preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, cauliflower, onion, garlic, thyme, and black pepper in the crockpot.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream (if using).
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend half the cauliflower before adding Alfredo sauce.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American