Description
Bokchoy Chicken Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that combines tender chicken with fresh bok choy in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal on chilly days, this soup is packed with essential nutrients and can be ready in under an hour. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh bok choy, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop bok choy into bite-sized pieces and slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sliced chicken to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; stir in bok choy and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt or pepper as desired; add soy sauce for an extra kick if preferred.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg