Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Italian dish with a twist in this Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup. Rich, creamy, and packed with savory goodness, this soup will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place raw chicken in the bottom of the crock pot. Add chopped onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with forks; return to crock pot. Stir in heavy cream.
- (Optional) Add cornstarch slurry and stir to thicken.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
- Cook uncovered on low for an additional 20–30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked pasta such as penne or rotini for a heartier soup.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Chicken Parmesan, Soup, Italian, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food
