Description
A rich and comforting Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup combining tender chicken, Italian flavors, and creamy Parmesan cheese, perfect for an easy, hearty meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half.)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- For garnish: fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot, followed by diced onions and minced garlic layered on top.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then stir gently to combine all ingredients. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on the Crock Pot’s low setting for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred with two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the soup.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the soup is creamy and uniform.
- Add Tortellini and Spinach: Incorporate the tortellini and fresh spinach, then cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until tortellini is heated through and spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Fresh or frozen tortellini can be used; adjust cooking time if using frozen.
- Use fresh basil for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Adjust seasoning as preferred, especially salt and pepper.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the Crock Pot model.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
