Description
Hearty Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Cheesy, rich flavors meld perfectly with tender chicken, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy Products:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Layer chicken breasts at the base of the slow cooker, ensuring a single, even layer.
- Generously drench chicken with marinara sauce and chicken broth, covering the meat completely.
- Sprinkle a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across the surface for robust flavor infusion.
- Allow chicken to simmer and cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours until meat is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Extract chicken from liquid and delicately shred using two forks, creating soft, uniform pieces.
- Introduce rich heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and uncooked pasta into the slow cooker, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Continue cooking on high heat for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring pasta until it reaches perfect al dente consistency.
- Reintegrate shredded chicken back into the creamy mixture, ensuring thorough distribution and temperature uniformity.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment and optimal texture.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to taste.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version of the soup.
- Use gluten-free pasta and marinara sauce to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 6.5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg