Description

This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish combining tender chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and a creamy tomato base. Perfect for slow cooking, it offers a hearty and easy meal that requires minimal prep and yields a deliciously satisfying soup, ideal for cozy dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Vegetables and Seasoning

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Tomato and Cream

1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream

Thickener and Cheese

2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Place chicken in crock pot: Place raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crock pot to start the base of your soup.
Add aromatics and seasoning: Add the finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and the can of crushed tomatoes over the chicken.
Pour broth: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth evenly over all the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cook the soup: Cover with the crock pot lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
Add heavy cream: Stir in the heavy cream to create a rich, creamy base for the soup.
Thicken soup (optional): If desired, mix the cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, then stir it into the crock pot to thicken the soup.
Add Parmesan cheese: Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese while stirring constantly until fully melted and combined.
Simmer uncovered: Cook the soup uncovered on low for an additional 20–30 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken further.
Season and garnish: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for juicier, more flavorful meat.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
The cornstarch slurry is optional but helps if you prefer a thicker soup consistency.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Crock Pot, chicken parmesan soup, creamy soup, slow cooker chicken soup, easy dinner, comfort food