Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. It combines tender shredded chicken with rich flavors of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. The addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese creates a luscious, creamy texture that makes this soup a delightful twist on the classic chicken Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot to serve as the foundation for the soup.
- Add aromatics and seasoning: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed tomatoes on top of the chicken to build layers of flavor.
- Pour broth and cook: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, cover the crock pot with its lid, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the crock pot to mix with the soup base.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream to mellow the acidity and enrich the soup, then gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
- Simmer uncovered: Cook the soup uncovered on low heat for an additional 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt level in the soup.
- You can add fresh basil or parsley as a garnish for extra flavor and color.
- For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered longer or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Shredding the chicken while warm helps it absorb more flavor from the broth.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter option but will be less rich.
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, creamy chicken soup, slow cooker soup, crock pot recipes, comfort food, Italian soup
