Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken, Italian seasonings, creamy Parmesan, and fresh spinach, all slow-cooked to perfection and finished with cheesy tortellini for a delicious twist on classic chicken parmesan flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Creamy Parmesan Mix
- 1 cup heavy cream (For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Add-ins
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot to create a base for the soup.
- Add aromatics: Layer the diced onions and minced garlic on top of the chicken to build rich flavor.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour the chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the chicken and onions, then stir gently to combine ingredients.
- Season the soup: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the mixture and add salt and pepper to taste, enhancing the overall flavor.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the soup and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup pot.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Cook tortellini and spinach: Add the tortellini and fresh spinach to the soup, then cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the tortellini is heated through and spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil for a flavorful and aromatic finish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream to reduce fat content.
- Fresh or frozen tortellini can be used; adjust cooking time slightly if using fresh to avoid overcooking.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level.
- Leftovers reheat well and the flavor improves after a day.
- Optional: Add red pepper flakes for a little heat if desired.
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