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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Lindsay — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs is an easy, kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Let the crockpot do all the work and serve with rice and steamed veggies for a balanced meal.

*Originally published 4/2016. Updated 7/2025*

This budget-friendly chicken recipe is the perfect healthy meal for busy families. Using a crockpot makes it super quick and easy to get this simple dinner on the table.

Hi friends!

I first shared these Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs almost 8 years ago and they’re still one of my go-to crockpot meals. When I first made this recipe, it got the seal of approval from hubby and son and then I made it for my parents and my mom asked for the recipe because my dad loved it so much. I passed it on to several friends before I even put it on the blog and continue to share it regularly. My daughter loves it because carrots and sweet potatoes are her favorite.

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Budget-friendly because it uses chicken thighs and other pantry staples
Freezer-friendly – This recipe freezes well!
Perfect for food prep – Prep multiple batches in ziploc bags and freeze some for later.
Easy to customize- Feel free to swap the carrots for other vegetables like sweet potatoes.

This recipe is super easy and affordable – no fancy ingredients required!

Need a slow cooker?? I love this basic Crockpot 8qt with auto warm setting. I also have this Instant Electric Round Dutch Oven which is great because you can brown/sear things right in the pot before switching to slow cooking. And finally, if you have an Instant Pot, you can grab a glass lid to turn it into a slow cooker. (aff links)

Can you freeze this honey garlic chicken thighs crockpot recipe?

This has become my go-to recipe to deliver to new moms or friends who have had surgery, have a sick kid etc. You can easily throw everything in a ziploc bag and deliver it and then they can either dump it in the crockpot to make it immediately or stick it in the freezer for later.

Should I use boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts?

This recipe uses chicken thighs. You could make it with chicken breasts. I encourage you to try it at least once with thighs. They do so well in the slow cooker, never drying out like chicken breasts are sometimes prone to do.

Could I use boneless breast tenders?

I wouldn’t recommend tenders for this recipe. Because they’re cooking for a while in the slow cooker, thinner/smaller cuts like tenders would likely end up overcooked and rubbery.

How To Prep Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for the slow cooker

If you want to prep this ahead of time, just put all of the ingredients in a Ziploc bag.

From there, you can freeze and when you’re ready to use, thaw the night before and throw in the crockpot before work. Or stick the bag in the fridge overnight, dump it into the crockpot in the morning and turn it on.

Mom hack: This is one of my favorite recipes for freezer food prep sessions. Triple the recipe but prep in 3 large Ziploc bags. Lay the bags flat to freeze so they take up less space and cook as needed!

How To Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Here’s the recipe:

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, chopped
2–3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger (i use the paste)
1/4 cup ketchup
2–3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Chop the sweet potato and carrots to roughly the same size pieces and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add chicken thighs.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
Pour over chicken and cook in a slow cooker on low for about 6 hours.

Pretty simple right? If you aren’t a fan of carrots or sweet potatoes you could probably swap in another veggie, just be aware that some veggies get a bit mushy in the slow cooker. I like carrots and sweet potatoes because they hold their shape well.

Meal Prep Ideas:

Serve with steamed broccoli and rice for an easy, balanced meal.
Ladle over noodles that were prepped ahead of time.
To transform leftovers, chop the chicken and veggies smaller and use to make fried rice.
Prep double and freeze half for later.

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs FAQs

Can you make honey garlic chicken thighs in the instant pot? Can you stack chicken thighs in the instant pot?

Yes! You can easily make this recipe in the Instant pot. Just combine all the ingredients in the Instant pot and cook in manual mode for about 15 minutes. The size, thickness and type of chicken used will determine cooking time but you should be able to shred them easily with a fork.

You can stack chicken thighs 2 high in the instant pot but if you have more than that I would cook in two batches.

Or try this recipe for Instant Pot Honey Ginger Chicken.

What type of chicken thighs should I use for instant pot chicken thighs?

I prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You could try bone-in if you wanted to but I tend to prefer boneless/skinless for slow cooker and instant pot recipes and bone-in chicken with skin when cooking in cast iron on the stove or in the oven.

What setting do you cook chicken on in an Instant pot?

I use manual mode. It allows you to set the timer for the exact number of minutes you want to cook something for!

Can I put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

Yes! Slow cookers are designed to cook meat at a low temperature over a period of several hours. In most cases, chicken will cook in the slow cooker on low heat in 4-6 hours but you can leave it in there longer.

You’ll know it’s done if you check the temperature with a thermometer or when you can shred it easily with a fork.

Do you have to brown chicken before putting in slow cooker?

No, you do not have to brown chicken before slow cooking. You can! Browning is an easy way to add extra flavor but it can be an extra step and if your slow cooker doesn’t come with a browning option it often means dirtying another pan.

While it’s important in some recipes, I don’t find it to be a necessary step in this recipe.

Is chicken breast or thigh better for slow cooker?

Both work fine. I most often by chicken breasts so I cook with those most frequently and they work just fine. Chicken thighs have darker meat that’s a bit fattier and in many cases this is an asset in slow cooking.

The fat helps keep the chicken moist as it cooks low and slow and for this reason chicken thighs are great for slow cooking.

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the slow cooker?

I choose to cook most things in the slow cooker over low heat. Crockpot recipes are designed for cuts of meat the do well when cooked low and slow whereas other cuts of meat do better cooking quickly over high heat like on a grill.

What makes the honey garlic sauce in this chicken recipe?

The sauce is a mix of ginger, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce and chicken broth.

Is this honey garlic chicken thighs recipe super garlicky?

It uses 4 cloves are garlic but you could easily cut back to 2 cloves if you prefer a milder flavor.

This budget-friendly recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs is sure to be a hit! It’s kid-friendly, affordable, made with simple ingredients and freezes well! Perfect for busy families.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup (with slow cooker option)

Lindsay — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup is the perfect dinner for a cold winter night. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easy to throw together and can also be made in the slow cooker.

*Originally published 2/2019. Updated 1/2025*

Hi friends!

This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup is perfect for the cold winter weather here in Ohio. If you’re looking for even more soup options, check out:

Creamy Sweet Potato Chicken Soup

One of my favorite instant pot tricks is that if you cook sweet potatoes chunks long enough, they basically fall apart when you stir them.

I often use this method to make a creamy type soup without the cream. Similarly, you can blend in a can of beans to add extra fiber and protein as well as a creamy texture.

If you decide to make this on the stove top and your sweet potatoes don’t fall apart on their own, feel free to remove the chicken and use a blender or immersion blender to blend up part of the broth to achieve a creamy texture.

The sweet potatoes in this recipe make it creamy while still keeping this recipe dairy-free and gluten-free. If the sweet potatoes falling apart make it too thick, add a little more broth!

Ingredients in Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup

Here are a few of the ingredients you need to make this soup:

Sweet potatoes – if you don’t have them on hand, try butternut squash, acorn squash or carrots
Chicken thighs – feel free to swap in chicken breasts if you prefer.
Spinach – this is optional, but fresh baby spinach wilts easily into soups and is a great option for adding more veggies
Corn – Feel free to use fresh, frozen or canned corn
Seasoning – this is a basic soup recipe and there are tons of great seasoning combinations you can use – try Old Bay, McCormick’s chicken seasoning or a combination of cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.

How To Make Sweet Potato Chicken Soup

To make this soup, pull out your Instant Pot and follow a few simple steps:

Combine all ingredients except the spinach and corn in the Instant Pot.
Cook as directed.
Remove the chicken and shred it and return to the pot along with the spinach and corn.
Serve and enjoy!

Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Here’s the recipe:

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup (with slow cooker option)

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Author: Lindsay

Ingredients

1.5 pounds sweet potatoes (approx 2 large or 4 cups roughly chopped)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1.5 cups chicken broth (more if desired)
1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned or fresh)
3 giant handfuls fresh baby spinach
2 tsp Old Bay**
1 tsp salt
Avocado to garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Peel and roughly chop sweet potatoes. You can also leave the skin on if you want to!
Place sweet potatoes, garlic, peppers, chicken thighs, seasoning and broth in the instant pot.
Seal and manually set the timer for 12 minutes.
Quick release. Remove chicken to shred. Use a fork or potato masher to gently break apart sweet potato chunks as you stir. Switch to saute, return chicken to pot and stir in corn and spinach.
Let simmer 2-3 minutes, taste, adjust seasonings and serve. If you want to thin it out a little, add an additional half cup of broth.

Notes

**If you don’t have Old Bay, try swapping in Montreal Chicken Seasoning or 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika and 1/2 tsp curry powder.

To make it in the slow cooker, increase broth to 2 cups, cook in low for 6-8 hours until sweet potatoes break apart easily. Add spinach and corn for last 15 minutes.

See what I mean by easy?! Be sure to let me know if you try this one. Want more instant pot recipes? You can browse my instant pot archives here.

Instant Pot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Soup FAQs

What can I substitute for sweet potato in chicken soup?

If you don’t have sweet potato, squash is a great option. Butternut squash, acorn squash or other similar squash with the peel removed will act similarly to sweet potato in this recipe. You could also use carrots but they don’t fall apart as easily and you’ll likely need to blend them by hand to make it creamy.

Is soup with chicken and sweet potatoes healthy?

Yes! This soup is packed with protein and vegetables and makes a great complete meal on a cold day. Sweet potatoes are a great source of Vitamin A and C. You can leave the skin on to add fiber. The spinach adds more Vitamin A and iron and the chicken adds protein.

Can you freeze Instant Pot chicken and sweet potatoes?

Yes! Let cool and then portion into containers like Souper Cubes (aff link) to freeze for later. This soup can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove top.

You could easily double this recipe and freeze half!

What to serve with chicken sweet potato soup?

This soup is fine on its own, but would be great alongside crusty bread and a side salad for a healthy, balanced meal!

What is the sweet potato chicken soup crockpot version of this recipe?

To make this recipe in the slow cooker, start with 2 cups of broth. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the chicken to shred and use a blender or immersion blender to blend the sweet potatoes. Add more broth as needed to achieve your desired consistency. Stir shredded chicken, spinach and corn into soup and let cook for 15 minutes more.

Can I turn this into chicken noodle soup with sweet potatoes?

To make this recipe more kid-friendly, increase the broth to 3 cups. The sweet potatoes will still dissolve right into the broth but it will be thinner and more soup-like. You can also reduce the amount of seasonings and skip the spinach if you want.

Do I have to garnish with avocado?

No! I love to use avocado as a soup garnish because it blends right in with its mild flavor and adds some healthy fats but feel free to skip it. You could add some fresh herbs or cheese on top if you want to!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Crockpot French Dip

Lindsay — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:57:51 +0000

Discover the ultimate Crockpot French Dip recipe! Tender beef, flavorful au jus, and simple ingredients for a cozy dinner!

Hi friends!

I’ve got a new slow cooker recipe to share with you. My husband loves to order a French dip when we’re out to dinner but it wasn’t something I’d ever tried to make at home until recently.

Turns out it couldn’t be any easier and it was a big hit with my husband so I wanted to share in case there are any other French dip lovers out there!

In case you’re looking for more crockpot recipes, check out:

Best Crockpot French Dip Ingredients

To make this easy recipe, you just need a few basic ingredients. Here are a few of them:

Rump roast – You can also use chuck roast if you prefer.
Worcestershire sauce – A flavorful liquid used to deglaze the pan and get all the flavorful brown bits which deepens the flavor of the sauce.
Garlic and onion – The thinly sliced onions mix well with the shredded beef and add great flavor to the sandwiches.
Beef Broth – The base of the dipping sauce
Provolone cheese- This is my favorite cheese for this sandwich but feel free to use whatever your favorite is

How To Make French Dip in Crockpot

To make crockpot French dip sandwiches:

Season and sear the roast.
Deglaze the pan and saute the onions.
Transfer the roast and onions to the crockpot.
Add beef broth and spices and cook 8-10 hours.
Shred the beef.
Reduce the liquid to make a dipping sauce.
Place on buns, top with cheese and broil until cheese is melty.
Serve with dipping sauce.

Crockpot French Dip Chuck Roast

If you can’t find rump roast, chuck roast is a great option for this recipe as well. Rump roast tends to be a bit more expensive and more tender which chuck roast is from the shoulder area. Chuck roast is slightly fattier but both are good options for this sandwich.

Need more ways to use chuck roast? Try this Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast or this Instant Pot Beef Stew.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sliders

This recipe would be perfect for a party! Instead of making large sandwiches, serve on slider buns for an easy, finger food meal alongside small amounts of the aus jus in ramekins.

Easy Crockpot French Dip Recipe

Crockpot French Dip

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This Crockpot French Dip recipe is protein-packed, full of flavor and easy to make. The perfect dinner for a cold night!

Author: Lindsay
Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

2–3 pound rump roast (or chuck roast)
1 tsp each salt and pepper
2 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup Worcestershine sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 a medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp onion powder
Sub buns
Sliced provolone cheese

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan (or crockpot if you have a saute function).
Season roast with salt and pepper on both sides.
Sear roast for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
Deglaze pan with Worchestershire sauce.
Add garlic and onions and saute for 5 minutes.
Place onions and roast in a crockpot.
Add beef broth and seasonings and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Remove roast and shred using 2 forks.
Pour juice into small saucepan. Bring to a boil and let reduce for 10 minutes.
Place shredded meat on buns. Top with cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted.
Serve with sauce for dipping.

Crockpot French Dip FAQs

What to serve with crockpot French dip sandwiches?

These sandwiches pair well with a side of vegetables. Keep it easy with Steamfresh veggies, or toss some green beans or broccoli in the oven to roast while the sauce is reducing. You could also serve with a side salad and some fresh fruit.

They would also be great with a side of roasted sweet potatoes

How to store crockpot French dip beef?

Store the shredded meat in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or under the broiler.

How to freeze this slow cooker French dip beef?

Portion shredded beef into 1 or 2 cup servings and freeze once cooled. Freeze the dipping sauce in a separate container. For individual sauce portions, try freezing in muffin tins into broth cubes and defrost as needed.

Can I make instant pot French dip sandwiches?

I haven’t tried it myself but it should work. Follow the above directions but when ready to cook, put everything in the pressure cooker and cook for about 90 minutes. Let pressure release naturally and then shred. Cooking time for the instant pot will depend on the weight of your roast and the thickness so if it doesn’t shred easily with two forks, it needs to be cooked longer.

Here are a few other recipes: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches or Instant Pot French Dip.

What is the best cheese for French dip?

Provolone is the most commonly used cheese. Its smokey flavor pairs well with the beef and onions. If you can’t find provolone, you could try fresh mozzarella or swiss cheese as well.

What to do with leftover French dip beef?

Try repurposing your leftover beef into something new like:

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup

Lindsay — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup is easy to make, hearty and filling. It’s freezer-friendly and tastes even better as leftovers.

Hi friends!

If the cold weather is here to stay where you are, you have to try this Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup.

Chicken is my protein of choice for this recipe because you don’t have to cook it ahead of time like you do with ground meats. This recipe is also a great way to repurpose chicken that you’ve already cooked when you’re looking for a new meal idea mid-week.

Ingredients For Chicken Taco Soup

Most of the ingredients you need for this soup can probably be found in your pantry! Gather up:

Onion and bell pepper
Fire-roasted tomatoes – these add extra flavor but if you don’t have them, regular diced tomatoes or even Rotel is fine!
Black beans
Green chilis – Mild works fine but feel free to use hot to add a little extra spice
Corn
Chicken – I use boneless, skinless chicken breast
Broth- Chicken or vegetable broth are both great
Spices- Be generous with your seasonings – we use a mix of cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and salt but you could also use taco seasoning in a pinch
Toppings – tons of options including things like fresh jalapenos, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream and more!

How To Make Chicken Taco Soup in Slow Cooker

Making this soup couldn’t be easier:

Chop pepper and onion.
Add to slow cooker along with remaining ingredients.
Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Shred the chicken and return to the soup.
Serve with your favorite toppings

Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Here’s the exact recipe I use:

Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup

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This Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup is easy to make, hearty and filling. It’s freezer-friendly and tastes even better as leftovers.

Author: Lindsay
Yield: serves 4 – 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup diced onion
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes, drained
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can corn, drained and rinsed
2 (4 oz) cans green chilis
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 quart chicken broth
1 Tbsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh cilantro, diced avcoado, tortilla chips

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients except optional toppings in the slow cooker.
Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Shred chicken and mix well.
Serve with your favorite toppings!

Easy Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup FAQs

Can I make this instant pot chicken taco soup?

Yes! To make this in the instant pot, use the same ingredients. Cook using manual mode for 15 minutes, let it release naturally, then shred the chicken and serve.

Is this a 7-can chicken taco soup recipe?

This particular recipe only uses 5 cans but you could always add an extra can of beans or tomatoes if you wanted to!

Can I make this creamy chicken taco soup?

To make this creamy, I would add 4 oz of cream cheese! Just toss it in with all the other ingredients, or try this recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Mexican Chicken.

What if I don’t have all of those spices?

You can sub 2 -3 Tbsp of taco seasoning. Start with 2, then taste at the end and add more if desired! You could also add some jalapenos or cayenne pepper for spice.

What if I want more taco soup ideas? Can I use ground beef or turkey?

If you’re looking for more options, try one of these recipes:

Simple Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup

Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Want more chicken recipes for the crockpot and instant pot? Try:

And if you’re a beef-lover, try this Crockpot French Dip.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns

Lindsay — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns requires minimal prep and simple ingredients. Pureeing it at the end helps make it thick and creamy without adding any dairy!

*Originally published 10/2022. Updated 11/2024*

Hi friends!

I’ve got a super easy crockpot recipe to share with you guys today and I have been loving it for the past few weeks. About a month ago I got a craving for potato soup. As usual, life is busy and I am always looking for shortcuts and for this recipe, like so many others, this comes in the form of frozen veggies.

I use frozen mixed vegetables all the time in recipes like:

Easy Crockpot Potato Soup with Frozen Hash Browns

The secret to making this recipe super easy is frozen hash browns, specifically diced hash browns. If you’re not a hash brown lover, you might not know that frozen hash brown potatoes are basically just frozen potatoes that have already been cut for you!

So all you have to do is dump them in the crockpot. They’re the perfect size for soup and they’re all evenly sized.

How To Make Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Hashbrowns

There are two parts to making this soup:

Cook the potatoes and other veggies in the crockpot.
Puree most of the soup to get a creamy consistency.
Add in things you wouldn’t want to be pureed like chicken sausage and green onions and serve!

Healthy Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns

Can I use regular potatoes?

You can absolutely use regular potatoes. Just be sure to dice them all the same size and fairly small so they cook nicely in the crockpot. Peel them or leave the skin on. Totally your preference.

Do I have to add carrots?

No, you don’t have to add carrots. I’m just of the opinion that if I’m going to puree something anyway, I might as well throw some extra veggies in there since you probably won’t notice. I did test this once with cauliflower rice instead of carrots and it was fine, especially if you like cauliflower. But I prefer carrots and I often add a red bell pepper as well.

How do I make vegetarian crockpot potato soup?

To make this vegetarian just leave out the sausage at the end. You can easily add a can of white beans to the soup along with potatoes and carrots. They’ll blend up nicely. I use that trick in my Leftover Turkey and White Bean Soup.

Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup with Hash Browns

Adding corn and chicken sausage to this recipe gives it a little twist on the classic potato soup recipe. I love blending the potatoes to make it creamy but also love adding some additional mix-ins to give the soup some texture.

I add chicken sausage for protein but you could also add some beans or some shredded rotisserie chicken. I prefer green onions to white so I mix those in at the end. If you’d like, you can add diced onions at the beginning and just garnish with a few green onions at the end.

How to make classic loaded potato soup in the crockpot?

If you’d prefer to make a more traditional version, you can skip adding the corn and sausage and stir in some heavy cream and cheese and then top with more cheese, bacon and green onions. Or try one of these recipes:

Best Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

Here’s the recipe:

Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns

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This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns requires minimal prep and simple ingredients. Pureeing it at the end helps make it thick and creamy without adding any dairy!

Author: Lindsay
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

5 cups diced hash brown potatoes
2 cups frozen carrots
3 cups chicken broth
1 can green chilis
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt
4 chicken sausages, sliced
1 can corn
3/4 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

Combine the potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, green chilis, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Transfer half to three-quarters of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Or use an immersion blender right in the pot to blend to desired consistency.
Pour back into the crockpot and add chicken sausage, corn and green onions.
Add a little more broth to thin it to your desired consistency if needed and cook an additional hour or two.
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving if needed. You may want to add more salt or make it spicier with more cayenne pepper.

Notes

Pureeing the soup is optional. If you prefer a chunkier soup you can skip that step but it will be more broth-based vs creamy. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one.

Crockpot Potato Soup FAQs

Can I make crockpot potato soup with bacon?

Yep! I personally think the bacon would be best as a topping. I would cook it separately and then dice it up and add just before serving. If you want to add it at the beginning, I would still cook it first before adding to the slow cooker. Here’s a recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Bacon.

How can I make this vegan crockpot potato soup?

To make this recipe vegan, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and leave out the chicken sausage. For protein you could add in a can of white beans or even try some lentils or vegan sausage.

Can I make potato soup with frozen potatoes besides hash browns?

Yes! This soup works with any time of diced frozen potatoes, not just hashbrowns. You could look for frozen diced and peeled white potatoes or something like Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes as well.

Can I make potato soup with shredded hash browns?

Yes! You don’t have to use a diced potato for this recipe although it’s what I prefer. If you like the texture of shredded potatoes, they’re totally fine to use. Since you’re blending up a lot of the soup anyways, the shape doesn’t matter too much.

How can I make this a 5 ingredient crockpot potato soup?

Use potatoes, broth, green chilis, salt and chicken sausage for a super simple potato soup option.

What makes this a creamy potato soup with hashbrowns?

There’s no actual cream in this recipe, although you could add some if you wanted to. When you use a blender or immersion blender to blend most of the potato mixture, you’ll get a thick, creamy soup with a velvety texture, no need to add any cream!

If you don’t have an immersion blender, it can be a great addition to your kitchen especially if you like to puree soups. Here’s a Kitchenaid Immersion Blender that I like! (aff link) If you prefer a full size blender, the Nutribullet is my favorite (aff link).

This recipe is so easy but full of flavor as well. Want more potato recipes? Try:

Hash Brown Potato Soup

Let me know if you try this soup! If you’re looking for more soup recipes try:

Gluten-Free Chicken Ramen Noodles

These Gluten-Free Chicken Ramen Noodles are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Transform leftover chicken into a flavor-packed soup everyone will love!