Description
Hearty Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines classic Italian flavors for comfort in a bowl. Cheesy, rich ingredients meld together, creating a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Serving:
- 2 cups cooked pasta
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the crockpot with aromatic onions and minced garlic.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the chicken, creating a rich liquid base.
- Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes for depth of flavor.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully remove chicken and use two forks to shred meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to reintegrate with the liquid.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- If desired, prepare pasta separately according to package instructions, ensuring al dente texture.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the soup, allowing it to absorb the flavorful broth.
- Garnish with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese just before serving.
- Allow cheese to slightly melt from the soup’s residual heat for a creamy finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Skip pasta for a low-carb version or use zucchini noodles as a healthier alternative.
- Freeze extra portions in airtight containers for quick future meals.
- Reduce red pepper flakes for kid-friendly version or increase for spice lovers.
- 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: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg