Description
Creamy crock pot white lasagna soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with hearty ingredients. Cheese-laden and rich, this one-pot wonder promises a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
Noodles and Pasta:
- 2 1/4 cups mafalda pasta (or 8 lasagna noodles)
Base and Liquids:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) chicken broth
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) half and half
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Arrange raw chicken breasts at the base of a 4-6 quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Cascade chicken broth over the chicken, completely covering the meat. Secure the lid and allow to simmer on low temperature for approximately 6 hours until chicken reaches complete tenderness.
- Extract chicken from the liquid reservoir, preserving the aromatic broth. Deconstruct the chicken into delicate shreds using two forks or slice into compact cubes.
- Reintroduce the shredded chicken into the original broth within the slow cooker.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, gently whisking to encourage partial melting and seamless integration with the broth.
- Infuse the liquid with garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Stream half and half into the mixture, introducing fractured lasagna noodles and verdant spinach pieces. Blend thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Craft a thickening agent by combining cornstarch and water in a separate vessel. Whisk until smooth, then fold into the soup to enhance consistency.
- Elevate slow cooker temperature to high, allowing the soup to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Monitor noodles until they reach perfect al dente texture.
- Finish by sprinkling parmesan cheese moments before serving, adding a final layer of rich, savory complexity.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easy-to-shred meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces for a more manageable and enjoyable soup-eating experience.
- Swap regular lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version of this comforting dish.
- For a richer taste, consider browning chicken briefly before adding to the slow cooker to enhance depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg