Description
Creamy chicken parmesan soup offers a comforting twist on classic Italian flavors. Home cooks can savor this hearty dish that blends rich cheese, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs in one satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (150 g) small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken breasts, aromatic broth, crushed tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, robust Italian herbs, and spicy seasonings in the slow cooker.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and fully infused with flavors.
- Extract the chicken and meticulously shred using two forks, then reintroduce the tender meat back into the cooking liquid.
- Enrich the soup by incorporating velvety heavy cream, nutty Parmesan, melty mozzarella, and a touch of creamy butter, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- Introduce pasta directly into the slow cooker and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes, ensuring the noodles reach perfect al dente consistency.
- Ladle the luxurious soup into serving bowls, crowned with additional grated Parmesan and delicate fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes for personalized spiciness.
- Consider using gluten-free pasta to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Cut chicken into smaller pieces before slow cooking to ensure more even and faster cooking throughout.
- To create a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg