Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup (Printable Version)

A comforting blend of tender chicken, vegetables, and rich Parmesan creaminess, perfect for cozy nights.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion diced
03 - 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp salt or to taste
10 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
11 - 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - 0.75 cup small pasta such as ditalini elbows gluten free if needed

→ Garnish

15 - 0.25 cup fresh basil or parsley chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts onion carrots celery garlic chicken broth crushed tomatoes Italian seasoning salt black pepper and red pepper flakes into the slow cooker
02 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or HIGH for 3.5 hours until chicken is completely tender and cooked through
03 - Transfer chicken from slow cooker to a clean surface and shred using two forks then return shredded meat back to the soup
04 - Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the soup. Add pasta now if using. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness
05 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and top with fresh chopped basil or parsley

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a cozy Italian restaurant but requires almost zero active cooking time
  • The house smells incredible all day, which is honestly half the point
02 -
  • The pasta will keep absorbing liquid as it sits, so it's best the first day
  • Adding cream at the end prevents it from separating during long cooking
03 -
  • Don't skip the fresh herbs at the end, they're the difference between good and amazing
  • If you have time, sear the chicken in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker

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