Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting and hearty dish combining tender chicken, flavorful Italian seasoning, creamy Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach with tortellini. Slow-cooked to perfection, this soup is rich, creamy, and perfect for a warm dinner on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Broth and Seasoning
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Dairy and Pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream (For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half.)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen)
Garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot. Add the diced onions and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to combine these ingredients. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the soup in the Crock Pot.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well until the soup becomes creamy and the cheese melts into the broth.
- Incorporate tortellini and spinach: Add the tortellini and fresh spinach to the soup, then cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the tortellini is heated through and the spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy chicken Parmesan soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce fat content.
- Fresh or frozen tortellini can be used depending on availability.
- For a thicker soup, add extra Parmesan cheese or reduce the broth amount slightly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Adding crushed red pepper flakes can give the soup a nice spicy kick.
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