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We love one pot meals around here and this Crock Pot Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe does not disappoint. It’s full of delicious chicken, hearty vegetables and filling quinoa for an easy meal everyone will love.

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This Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It is loaded with simple, healthy ingredients and packed with protein and flavor. We love making this slow cooker recipe that can also be made on the stovetop.

If you love quinoa recipes, make sure to check out this Crock Pot Quinoa Soup Recipe or this Instant pot Quinoa Soup Recipe.

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Why This Recipe Works

Quinoa is a nutrient packed ingredients that is a delicious addition to this chicken soup recipe. Add in the variety of vegetables and you have a crowd pleasing gluten free soup.

It is both comforting and delicious and my go-to when I need a one pot chicken recipe that everyone loves.

Ingredients

ingredients for chicken quinoa soup - chicken, quinoa, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper
  • Chicken Breasts
  • White Quinoa
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Chicken Broth 
  • Water 
  • Minced Garlic 
  • Bay Leaves 
  • Dried Oregano 
  • Dried Basil 
  • Red Pepper Flakes  
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

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Variations Ideas

  • Vegetables – Feel free to change the veggies to what you prefer. We love the way the soup taste by adding in sweet potatoes.
  • Beans – Adding in beans is a great addition to this chicken soup recipe.
  • Broth – You can also substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a delicious variation.

How to Make Chicken Quinoa Soup

  • Step 1 – Place all the ingredients in a crock pot.  
Placing all the ingredients in the slow cooker
  • Step 2 – Cover and cook quinoa and chicken on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. 
  • Step 3 – Remove the chicken from the crock pot.  Shred into large pieces and stir it back into the crock pot. 
Shredding cooked chicken with two forks on a plate
  • Step 4 – Remove the bay leaves from the crock pot.  
  • Step 5 – Then the soup is ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

  • Soup Consistency – The longer the soup sits, the thicker it will be get because the quinoa will soak up more of the broth.
  • Shred Chicken – You can shred the chicken with two forks. But it saves time shredding chicken with a mixer.
Chicken quinoa in a bowl

Serving Suggestions

Crusty Bread is a must so that you can have something to dip into that delicious soup.  Pick up a loaf of french bread from the bakery or make these easy homemade dinner rolls. Yum!

We also love this Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks Recipe with instant pot lentil soup.

You can even serve this soup in a bowl with crackers and it is amazing. It is even amazing topped with parmesan cheese and fresh squeeze lemon juice.

Chicken quinoa in a bowl with a bite on a spoon

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

How to Make on Stovetop

This soup can be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. Add all the ingredients to a large pot or Dutch Oven. Simmer on medium heat and until veggies are tender. I usually cook my chicken separately or this is a great recipe to use leftover chicken.

Do I need to rinse Quinoa before adding to soup?

Yes, we think it is a good idea to rinse quinoa before adding to soup. It removes any debris and bitter coating from the quinoa.

More Easy Chicken Soup Recipes

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Crock pot Chicken Quinoa Soup

5 from 5 votes
We love one pot meals and this Crock pot chicken quinoa soup recipe does not disappoint. It's full of tasty chicken, veggies and quinoa for a great meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Soup
Calories 222
Author Carrie Barnard

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Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the crock pot.  Shred into large pieces and stir it back into the crock pot.
  • Remove the bay leaves from the crock pot.
  • Then the soup is ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 222kcal, Carbohydrates 24g, Protein 22g, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 1087mg, Potassium 617mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 5286IU, Vitamin C 6mg, Calcium 63mg, Iron 3mg

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  1. Armie Lee says:

    5 stars
    This is so easy to make. Delicious and nutritious at the same time! Perfect warm homemade soup for cold weather.