Comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
This Comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, rich tomatoes, Italian seasonings, creamy cheese, and pasta for an easy, hearty meal made entirely in a slow cooker. The soup is simmered low and slow to develop deep flavors, then finished with a topping of sautéed breadcrumbs and melted mozzarella for the perfect cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 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)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly shaved)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (or half-and-half as a lighter alternative)
- 8 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked, any preferred shape can be swapped in)
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten sensitivities)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (used to sauté breadcrumbs for extra flavor)
- 1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Place boneless chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth in the crock pot. Stir well to blend all flavors evenly.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Carefully shred the chicken using forks directly in the pot. Add freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta. Stir together gently.
- Cook Pasta in Soup: Cover the crock pot again and cook on high for 15 minutes or low for 30 minutes more, until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and sauté them until golden brown and crisp, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Serve with Cheese and Breadcrumbs: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and a generous sprinkle of sautéed breadcrumbs for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time; add shredded chicken in step 3 without slow cooking initially.
- For a lighter cream option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- This soup is best served immediately with toppings added fresh to maintain crunchiness.
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, Crockpot Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner
