This creamy, comforting chicken Parmesan soup is made in a crock pot for a hands-off meal. With tender chicken, pasta, and a rich Parmesan-infused broth, it’s the perfect hearty soup to warm you up!
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup / Crock Pot
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into your crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the pasta to the crock pot and let it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, stir everything together, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use any type of pasta you prefer; penne, rotini, or any small pasta works best.
For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
This soup freezes well, so you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.