Description
Hearty Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup brings classic Italian comfort directly to your kitchen. Savory chicken, rich marinara, and melted parmesan cheese blend seamlessly, offering a warm embrace that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine raw chicken, broth, crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onion, and Italian seasoning in the slow cooker, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and easily separates.
- Remove chicken from liquid and shred using two forks, then return shredded meat back into the slow cooker.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the soup and sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- If desired, fold in pre-cooked pasta and allow it to warm through for 5-10 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easy shredding in the slow cooker.
- Keep extra Parmesan cheese on hand to adjust the soup’s richness and depth of flavor according to personal preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free pasta or replace pasta with zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative that still provides a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg