Description
Hearty crockpot chicken parmesan soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with convenient slow cooking. Rich marinara, tender chicken, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that warms hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- 2 cups (230 grams) cooked pasta (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the crockpot, creating a flavorful base with rich chicken broth, tangy diced tomatoes, and robust marinara sauce.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by sprinkling Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the ingredients, ensuring even distribution of aromatics.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and slowly transform, cooking on low temperature for 6-8 hours or accelerating on high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches perfect tenderness.
- Using two forks, gently pull apart the chicken directly within the crockpot, creating tender, succulent shreds that will absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Introduce luxurious creaminess by stirring in velvety heavy cream and nutty Parmesan cheese, letting the ingredients meld together during an additional 15-20 minute low-heat infusion.
- Optional: Fold in pre-cooked pasta moments before serving to integrate extra texture and substance into the soup.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with vibrant fresh basil or parsley, creating a visually appealing and aromatic final touch before serving warm.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting Italian seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Lighten the recipe by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie option.
- Make the soup gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta or skipping pasta entirely, ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Enhance protein content by adding white beans or chickpeas for vegetarians or those wanting extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg