Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup: A Cozy, Comforting Meal
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup – A Hug in a Bowl is a comforting dish that warms you up.
Equipment
- crock pot
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream or use half-and-half for a lighter version
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups uncooked pasta ditalini, elbow macaroni, or small shells
For Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
How to Make
- Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of your crock pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it and return it to the crock pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the uncooked pasta and stir occasionally. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a shortcut, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. For a gluten-free option, swap the pasta for your favorite gluten-free variety.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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