Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is slow-cooked comfort at its finest, delivering tender shredded chicken, rich Parmesan cream, crushed tomatoes, and Italian herbs in a cozy bowl. This easy 6-hour Crock Pot recipe blends classic Chicken Parmesan flavors into a velvety soup, perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and chilly nights. Simple, satisfying, and deeply flavorful without fuss. Make ahead, reheat well, and garnish with basil. Perfect for make-ahead meals and leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add olive oil, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, basil, pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes, until creamy and melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use part-skim mozzarella.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your broth is gluten-free and avoid any flour in the recipe.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: Approximately 400 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 700 mg
- Fat: Approximately 25 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120 mg
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