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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

A rich, hands-off slow cooker soup that delivers all the flavors of classic chicken parmesan with tender shredded chicken, creamy tomato broth, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 large can
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup dry short pasta rotini or penne
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • croutons for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Combine the base. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the top. Add diced onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently.
  2. Slow cook. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  3. Shred the chicken. About 30 minutes before serving, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot.
  4. Add dairy and pasta. Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan, and dry pasta. Cover and cook on high for 25 to 30 minutes until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Finish and serve. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese until melted. Serve in bowls topped with remaining mozzarella, fresh basil, and croutons.

Notes

  • If you plan to have leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to individual bowls to prevent it from soaking up all the broth.
  • Cream cheese or half-and-half can be substituted for heavy cream.
  • To freeze: freeze only the tomato and chicken base before adding dairy or pasta. Add those when reheating.
  • Chicken thighs work perfectly in this recipe as a direct substitute for breasts.