Description
Comforting Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup brings Italian flavors straight to your kitchen, melding rich marinara with tender chicken and hearty pasta. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with classic Italian seasonings, this simple one-pot meal delivers restaurant-quality taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Liquids and Pasta:
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) uncooked pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with raw chicken breasts, creating a flavorful base by mixing crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Allow the mixture to simmer slowly, either on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, enabling the chicken to become tender and absorb the surrounding flavors completely.
- Carefully extract the cooked chicken from the liquid and use two forks to delicately shred the meat into soft, bite-sized pieces. Gently return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Introduce rich creaminess by stirring in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Add uncooked pasta directly into the liquid, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Continue cooking on high heat for 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Enhance the soup’s luxurious consistency by incorporating shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring until completely melted and creating a smooth, velvety finish.
- Transfer the aromatic soup into serving bowls, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Accompany the dish with warm crusty bread or crispy garlic toast for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding in the Crock Pot.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes or using mild Italian seasoning for sensitive palates.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by adding it later in the cooking process and monitoring its tenderness closely.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version of the soup, keeping the creamy texture intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg