Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender shredded chicken, flavorful tomatoes, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich broth. Slow-cooked to meld the Italian seasonings and topped with crispy sautéed breadcrumbs and melted mozzarella, this soup offers a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz rotini pasta (uncooked)
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Add the chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Stir everything together to combine the flavors well.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and very tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, distributing the meat evenly throughout the soup.
- Add Cheese and Pasta: Stir in the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta. Cover the crockpot again and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or on high for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender but still firm.
- Sauté the Breadcrumbs: While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of the crispy sautéed bread crumbs for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute rotini pasta with other small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or shells.
- If preferred, use low-fat cream to reduce the richness, but it may affect the creaminess of the soup.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium chicken broth and adjust salt accordingly.
- Ensure the pasta is not overcooked by checking after 20 minutes if cooking on low, as crockpot temperatures vary.
- The crispy bread crumbs add a delicious textural contrast; do not skip or replace with raw breadcrumbs.
