Description
Protein-Packed Chicken and Chickpea Soup is a warm, hearty dish that combines tender chicken and protein-rich chickpeas with vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, delivering both flavor and nutrition in every spoonful. Easy to prepare, it’s a family favorite that satisfies and nourishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed chickpeas; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (165°F).
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the soup along with spinach or kale.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until greens are wilted. Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg