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C. Motter Cindy

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

A comforting and creamy chicken parmesan soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
Sauce and Broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
Dairy
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta small shapes like ditalini or rotini
Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp basil dried
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Prepare the Slow Cooker
  1. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker. Stir to coat with the vegetables.
  3. Pour the marinara sauce, chicken broth, and tomato paste over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  4. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes over the mixture. Stir to combine.
Cook the Soup
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 6 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  2. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Finish the Soup
  1. Stir the heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese into the soup. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the soup. Stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the soup.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator and then warm it on the stove or in the microwave.
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