This cozy bowl comes together fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you want something warm and comforting. Tender chicken, soft potatoes, and simple seasonings create a familiar, soothing flavor with minimal effort. It’s an easy, evergreen meal you can rely on all year.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, shredded chicken, and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add milk, salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then warm through on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped baby spinach until wilted, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Tip
For an extra creamy texture, mash a few potatoes in the pot before adding the spinach.
A warm bowl of this soup is always welcome, save it to your favorite cozy recipes board and make it whenever you need a quick comfort meal.
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Quick Chicken & Potato Soup
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A fast, cozy chicken and potato soup made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 cup chopped baby spinach
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced potatoes, shredded chicken, and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Add milk, salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then warm through on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the chopped baby spinach until wilted, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For added creaminess, mash a few potatoes directly in the pot before adding the spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American