Description
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup, packed with tender chicken, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. An easy slow cooker recipe for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional, for extra heartiness)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing
- Cooked pasta, crusty bread, or croutons, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in about 1/4 cup of chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the sautéed mixture to your slow cooker.
- 4. Place chicken breasts on top of the onion mixture in the slow cooker. Add the remaining chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and cannellini beans (if using). Ensure chicken is mostly submerged.
- 5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- 6. Carefully remove chicken breasts to a plate, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- 7. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Cook on LOW for another 15-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Avoid boiling.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Can be frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimate 350-450 (without pasta/bread)
- Sugar: Estimate 7-10g (without pasta/bread)
- Sodium: Estimate 800-1200mg (watch broth/cheese sodium levels)
- Fat: Estimate 18-25g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 15-20g (without pasta/bread)
- Fiber: Estimate 3-5g (without pasta/bread)
- Protein: Estimate 25-30g