Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup delivers classic Italian comfort with minimal effort. Savory chicken, rich marinara, and melted cheese combine in this hearty slow cooker meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 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 tbsps olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Foundation: Position raw chicken breasts in the crock pot and generously combine crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Slow Infusion: Allow mixture to simmer on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, permitting chicken to become exceptionally tender and absorb surrounding flavor profiles.
- Meat Transformation: Remove chicken from liquid and meticulously shred using two forks, then reintegrate the soft, pulled meat back into the slow cooker’s aromatic base.
- Creamy Enrichment: Introduce heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then carefully add uncooked pasta directly into the liquid. Cook on high heat for 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches ideal al dente consistency, creating a rich and complex texture.
- Final Flourish: Fold in mozzarella cheese, stirring until completely melted and producing a luxuriously smooth finish. Plate the soup with a delicate drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil garnish, serving alongside warm crusty bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Chicken Texture Tip: Trim excess fat from chicken breasts before cooking to prevent greasy soup and ensure lean, tender meat.
- Seasoning Strategy: Adjust Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes based on personal heat preference, starting with smaller amounts and tasting gradually.
- Pasta Precision: Choose short pasta like rotini or penne that holds sauce well and cooks evenly in the slow cooker without becoming mushy.
- Cream Consistency Hack: Add heavy cream and cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent separation and maintain smooth, rich texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg