Description
A rich and comforting Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup made with tender shredded chicken, creamy Parmesan broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasonings. This hearty slow cooker soup is warm, satisfying, and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked pasta or small noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and olive oil into the crock pot.
- Season with Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
- Stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta or noodles to the soup.
- Allow the soup to warm through for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Spinach or kale can be added for extra vegetables and freshness.
- Spicy Italian sausage or extra red pepper flakes add more heat.
- Gnocchi can replace pasta for a heartier texture.
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used to save preparation time.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze without pasta for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
