Best Chicken Potato Soup Crockpot (Easy, Creamy, Cozy)
A comforting slow cooker soup with tender chicken, golden potatoes, and aromatic broth that simmers hands-free. Finish brothy or stir in a touch of cream for a silky spoonful—weeknight-friendly and kid-approved.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
– 1.5–2 lb boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
– 1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 3/4-inch
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 2 ribs celery, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 tsp dried thyme
– 1/2 tsp black pepper, kosher salt to taste
– Optional: 1/2–3/4 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
– Optional: 3/4 cup ditalini pasta; grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
1. Load slow cooker with chicken, potatoes, aromatics, herbs, and broth; season lightly.
2. Cook on LOW 6–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.
3. Shred chicken; adjust salt and pepper. Stir in cream at the end if using.
4. Add ditalini during last 20 mins; loosen with extra broth if needed.
Notes
Use Yukon gold potatoes for shape and creaminess. Add dairy only at the end. Store up to 4 days; reheat gently and thin with broth as needed.