Description
Comfort meets Italian flair in this hearty Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup, blending rich marinara with tender chicken and melted cheese. Slow-cooked simplicity brings restaurant-quality flavors directly to your kitchen, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Tomato Base:
- 1 (28 ounces / 794 grams) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 cup uncooked small pasta (such as rotini or elbow)
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Additions:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier soup)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Serving Suggestion:
- Crusty bread or garlic toast
Instructions
- Layer chicken pieces into the crockpot, creating an even base layer for even cooking.
- Pour crushed and diced tomatoes over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently introduce chicken broth to create a smooth, rich liquid foundation.
- Sprinkle finely chopped onion and minced garlic across the surface to distribute aromatics evenly.
- Dust the mixture with Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano, creating a fragrant herbal profile.
- Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor complexity.
- Scatter red pepper flakes sparingly for a subtle, warming heat undertone.
- Use a wooden spoon to delicately blend all ingredients, ensuring thorough integration without disrupting the chicken placement.
Notes
- Pick chicken breasts with consistent thickness for even cooking and tender results.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to taste preferences.
- Consider removing chicken midway through cooking and shredding for more integrated texture and easier eating.
- Optional garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan cheese can elevate the final presentation and add brightness to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg