Description
This hearty Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow with rich diced tomatoes, creamy parmesan, and a blend of Italian seasonings. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s finished with fresh basil and creamy parmesan for a delicious twist on classic chicken parmesan flavors in soup form.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot, laying them evenly at the base to start the soup.
- Add aromatics and liquids: Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning on top of the chicken.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture to taste for balanced seasoning.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or alternatively high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts, shred them finely using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese thoroughly into the soup for richness.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes to blend the cream and cheese flavors fully.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving hot.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to speed up the process; add it at step 5.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken broth by half or add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry before finishing.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Serve with crusty bread or over cooked pasta for a more substantial meal.
- Make sure to shred the chicken finely to ensure it integrates well with the soup texture.
