Description
Peanut chicken soup is a cozy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy peanut butter, and fresh vegetables for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this crockpot recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impressively delicious. Let the aromatic blend of spices and ingredients simmer together for hours, resulting in a warm bowl of goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Chop boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Add chicken pieces, carrots, bell peppers, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; add peanut butter and soy sauce.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir well before serving; garnish with cilantro or additional lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg