Description
Comfort meets elegance in this crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup, blending Italian-inspired flavors with hearty slow-cooker convenience. Rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-warming culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, aromatic herbs, tomatoes, and seasonings in the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Slow-cook the mixture on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes exceptionally tender and easily separates.
- Extract chicken from the liquid and meticulously shred using two forks, ensuring uniform texture.
- Infuse the soup with rich, velvety cream and nutty Parmesan cheese, transforming the broth into a luxurious base.
- Introduce pasta directly into the slow cooker, allowing it to absorb the savory liquid and become perfectly al dente within 15-20 minutes.
- Reintegrate the shredded chicken, gently folding all components together to distribute flavors evenly and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning with freshly chopped herbs, adding a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easy-to-shred meat that absorbs the soup’s rich flavors perfectly.
- Choose short pasta like rotini or penne to help capture the creamy sauce and prevent overcooking during the slow cooking process.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes, making the soup adaptable for different heat preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, and use low-fat Parmesan to reduce overall calorie content.
- 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: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg