Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup, where tender chicken melds with a rich, velvety broth. The flavors of garlic, parmesan, and herbs create a comforting experience that envelops your senses with every spoonful.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Broth: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Dairy: 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 medium carrots (sliced), 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- Herbs: 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta: 1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, then add the uncooked pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, omit the pasta and store the soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Add cooked pasta when reheating.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: soup
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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