Description

This comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, rich tomato broth, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta for a hearty, flavorful meal. Slow-cooked in a crockpot, it melds classic Italian flavors into an easy-to-make soup that’s perfect for any day when you crave warmth and home-cooked goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts (or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep)
4 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best, but jarred works too)
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
15 oz Tomato Sauce (canned)
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust according to taste)
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (make your own blend for a personal touch)
4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)

Dairy & Pasta

1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly shaved)
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (or half-and-half as a lighter alternative)
8 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked, any preferred shape can be swapped in)
1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella (feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses)

Breadcrumb Topping

½ cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten sensitivities)
1 tablespoon Butter (used to sauté breadcrumbs for extra flavor)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In your crock pot, toss together the boneless chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Mix it well to ensure even flavor distribution.
Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred Chicken and Add Cheese, Cream, and Pasta: Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken using forks right in the pot. Stir in the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta.
Cook Pasta in Soup: Cover again and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes or low for 30 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown, adding a crunchy and flavorful topping to the soup.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and the sautéed breadcrumbs for added texture and cheesy goodness.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with a plant-based alternative and use vegetable broth.
You can use rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or a lighter cream alternative.
Make sure to sauté breadcrumbs lightly to prevent burning and to enhance flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

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