Description
Peanut Chicken Soup is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken with creamy peanut butter and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this crockpot recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum satisfaction. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy a warm hug in a bowl that not only fills your belly but also warms your heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot and add chicken, coconut milk, peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours without peeking.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning with salt or additional red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg