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Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe

4.6 from 52 reviews

This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting and creamy Italian-American dish made in a slow cooker. Combining tender chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, rotini pasta, and finished with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, it offers a rich, flavorful one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Broth and Base

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Pasta and Cheese

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Build the Base: Place cubed chicken breasts into the crockpot. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the top. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  2. Let it Simmer: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours. This slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender and infuses the broth with rich flavor.
  3. Add the Pasta: About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, stir in the uncooked rotini pasta. Cover again and cook until the pasta is tender but not mushy, approximately 30 minutes.
  4. Make it Creamy: Reduce the slow cooker heat to warm. Gently stir in the heavy cream, taking care to avoid curdling. Allow the soup to warm through for about 5 minutes.
  5. Finish with Cheese: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous sprinkle of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Add chopped parsley and cracked black pepper if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Freshly shredded Parmesan melts better and adds a richer texture than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Add pasta just before the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, stir in a handful of fresh basil right before serving.
  • To freeze, omit pasta and add fresh cooked pasta when reheating to avoid mushiness.
  • This soup can be adapted for dairy-free diets by substituting heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and skipping or replacing Parmesan cheese with a dairy-free alternative.

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