Description
Creamy chicken parmesan soup brings Italian comfort straight to home kitchens with rich, cheesy flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a delightful meal you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy Products:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) tomato sauce
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken breasts, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in the crock pot, creating a robust flavor base for the soup.
- Set crock pot to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become supremely tender and herbs to infuse thoroughly.
- Carefully extract chicken from the liquid and use two forks to shred meat into delicate, bite-sized pieces, then return to the simmering broth.
- Gently incorporate heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella, stirring until the mixture transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Introduce pre-cooked pasta into the soup, ensuring even distribution, and let simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes on LOW to meld flavors and textures.
- Transfer soup to serving bowls, optionally embellishing with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves to enhance visual appeal and taste profile.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by controlling red pepper flakes for personal heat preference.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for lighter version.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Quickly prep ingredients night before and store in refrigerator for hassle-free morning cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 681 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg