Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a warm, hearty, and flavorful soup that combines tender chicken, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy parmesan-infused broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this comforting Italian-inspired dish is effortless to prepare, versatile, and ideal for cozy meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic cloves. Combine onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning in your crock pot.
- Add chicken and season: Place boneless chicken breasts into the crock pot and season lightly with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to infuse flavor as it cooks.
- Slow cook the soup: Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and flavors meld.
- Shred the chicken and add cream: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Stir the shredded chicken back into the crock pot, then pour in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the soup is creamy and smooth.
- Finish with greens: Add fresh spinach or kale in the last 15 minutes of cooking, allowing the greens to wilt gently and add a touch of color and nutrition.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for better melting and superior flavor.
- Shred chicken after cooking for juicy bites and smooth soup texture.
- Don’t skip the heavy cream; it’s key to achieving the velvety texture.
- Layer seasonings by adding Italian seasoning and garlic at the start and adjusting at the end for bold flavors.
- Stir soup gently before serving to blend cream and cheese evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan soup, crock pot soup, creamy chicken soup, Italian soup, slow cooker, comfort food, gluten free soup
