Creamy • Comforting • One-Pot • Family Favorite
🛒 Ingredients
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup milk (or half-and-half)
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½ cup frozen peas
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 Instructions
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In a pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter until soft.
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Stir in chicken, broth, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer 10 minutes.
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Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and creamy.
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Stir in peas, heat 2 minutes, and serve warm.
💪 Benefits
High protein • Comfort food without heavy crust • Kid-friendly • Freezer-friendly
🔥 Tips
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Add diced potatoes for heartier soup.
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Swap milk with evaporated milk for richer flavor.
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Serve with biscuits or whole-grain toast.
❓Q & A
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes — use coconut milk or oat milk.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes — cool fully before freezing.
🧮 WW Points (Approx.)
1½ cups = 3–4 points