Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon and Potato Soup

To warm you up on a cold day, this Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Soup is a great choice. Soft chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy potatoes all together make for a filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 4 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy

Remove bacon and set aside

In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides

Transfer chicken to the slow cooker

Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker

Stir to combine

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender

Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until cheese is melted and soup is creamy

Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions