Description
Hearty crockpot chicken parmesan soup delivers classic Italian comfort in a simple one-pot meal. Home cooks can savor rich marinara, tender chicken, and melted cheese with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Cheese Components:
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Primary Liquid and Vegetable Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup pasta (ditalini or small shells)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the crockpot along with aromatic marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped onions, and a blend of Italian seasonings.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring chicken is mostly submerged, then season with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow ingredients to simmer gently for 6-8 hours, or use high setting for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes exceptionally tender.
- Remove chicken and carefully shred meat using two forks, returning pulled meat back into the rich, bubbling liquid.
- Add uncooked pasta directly into the crockpot, increasing temperature to high and cooking for 15-20 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses into the soup, stirring continuously until both cheeses melt completely and create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh, fragrant basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber and a nutritional boost, making the dish more diet-friendly.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption and perfectly tender meat.
- Swap mozzarella with dairy-free cheese alternatives to create a delicious lactose-free option for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg