Description
Creamy crockpot chicken parmesan soup blends Italian comfort with hearty slow-cooker convenience. Parmesan, marinara, and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) uncooked pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Gently place chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, rich chicken broth, aromatic basil, robust oregano, and optional fiery red pepper flakes into the crockpot.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and completely cooked through.
- Carefully extract the chicken from the liquid and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate strands, then return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- Introduce velvety heavy cream and uncooked pasta into the soup, continuing to cook on high setting for 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the soup, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or delicate basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Overcooking by adding uncooked pasta during the last 20-30 minutes to maintain perfect texture and avoid mushy results.
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding a pinch of cayenne for those who enjoy extra heat in their soup.
- Make It Lighter by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie version that still maintains creamy richness.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by browning chicken breasts quickly in a skillet before adding to crockpot, which introduces delicious caramelized notes to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg