Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup (Printable)

Rich blend with tender chicken, vegetables, and Parmesan creaminess for a cozy, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1½ 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 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - ¾ cup small pasta (ditalini or elbows)

→ Garnish

15 - ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in the slow cooker.
02 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3½ hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
03 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Shred using two forks and return meat to the slow cooker.
04 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and pasta if using. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–25 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • You get all the Italian comfort of chicken Parmesan in soup form without any fuss
  • The creamy Parmesan finish transforms ordinary soup into restaurant quality dinner
02 -
  • The soup thickens considerably as it sits especially if you add pasta so plan for that when deciding on the cornstarch slurry
  • Parmesan cheese can vary in saltiness so always taste before adding more salt at the end
  • If making ahead cook pasta separately and add it when reheating or it will turn into mush
03 -
  • Brown the chicken in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker for deeper flavor
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-grated for better melting and taste

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