Comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup Done Right Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, a rich tomato base, creamy Parmesan, and pasta for a hearty and delicious meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, it melds classic chicken Parmesan flavors into a warm, cozy soup that’s perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) plus 15-30 minutes for pasta cooking
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (approximate using low setting)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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For the Soup Base
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best, but jarred works too)
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce (canned)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (make your own blend for a personal touch)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Creaminess
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly shaved)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or half-and-half as a lighter alternative
For the Pasta and Texture
- 8 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked, any preferred shape can be swapped in)
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten sensitivities)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (used to sauté breadcrumbs for extra flavor)
- 1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella (feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: In your crock pot, toss together the boneless chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Mix well to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Cook chicken: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred chicken and add creaminess: Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken using forks right in the pot. Stir in the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta.
- Cook pasta in soup: Cover again and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes or on low for 30 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
- Sauté breadcrumbs: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and sautéed breadcrumbs for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor.
- For less mushy pasta, cook pasta separately and add just before serving.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version of this soup.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half to make the dish lighter.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used for gluten sensitivities.
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, Crockpot Soup, Slow Cooker Recipes, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken Soup, Italian Soup
