Description
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup: A Comforting and Flavorful Slow-Cooker Delight
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounce rotini or penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. Add to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
2. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
4. Add Pasta & Cream: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
5. Toast Breadcrumbs: In a skillet, melt the butter and add the breadcrumbs. Toast the breadcrumbs until they are golden brown.
6. Serve: Ladle the Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup into bowls, and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.
Notes
To elevate your Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup experience, consider these serving suggestions and variations:
– Garnish: Top the soup with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor and visual appeal.
– Sides: Serve the soup with crusty garlic bread, a fresh green salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
– Vegetable Addition: For an extra nutritional boost, consider adding chopped spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini to the soup during the last hour of cooking.
– Spicy Version: Kick up the heat by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the crockpot.
– Vegetarian Option: Substitute the chicken with chickpeas or lentils for a protein-packed vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams