Description
Hearty crockpot chicken parmesan soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic Italian flavors with effortless slow-cooker convenience. Cheesy, zesty, and packed with tender chicken, this one-pot wonder promises to satisfy hungry souls seeking a delicious meal without extensive kitchen work.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (28 ounces/794 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
Flavor and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (170 grams) pasta (rotini, penne, or small shells)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all base ingredients into the crockpot, ensuring chicken breasts are fully submerged in the liquid mixture.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow contents to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully extract chicken from the liquid and use two forks to shred meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Introduce pasta directly into the crockpot and continue cooking for approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Pour heavy cream into the soup and gradually incorporate mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until dairy ingredients melt completely and create a rich, velvety texture.
- Once cheese is fully integrated and soup reaches desired consistency, transfer to serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped basil and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Prevent chicken from drying out by using chicken breasts with higher fat content or checking internal temperature around 165°F during cooking.
- Adjust pasta cooking time based on specific pasta type to maintain perfect al dente texture without becoming mushy.
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or milk for reduced-calorie version, ensuring similar creamy consistency.
- Customize heat levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes according to personal spice tolerance, creating personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg