Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Chowder
A comforting chowder with tender chicken, rich garlic flavors, and fresh spinach in a creamy base, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (with coconut milk)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for keto)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir gently until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dried thyme; let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve while hot.
Notes
Pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg