Description
This chicken artichoke lemon soup is hearty, comforting, and full of bright citrus flavor. Tender shredded chicken, artichokes, rice, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a cozy one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cooking sherry
- 1 (15-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup white rice
- 2 1/2–3 ounces baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add the chicken thighs to the center. Cook for about 3 minutes to lightly brown.
- Add the cooking sherry and deglaze the pot, stirring the chicken and vegetables together. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the artichoke hearts and chicken stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the white rice, cover again, and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and baby spinach.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Cook for about 3 more minutes until the spinach is wilted, then remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for chicken thighs if preferred.
- For extra brightness, garnish with fresh lemon slices or parsley.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Brown rice can be used, but cooking time may need to be increased.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
