Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken parmesan soup delivers classic Italian comfort in a convenient one-pot meal. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and robust marinara create a satisfying dining experience you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup pasta (small shells or ditalini)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken pieces into the slow cooker, layering marinara sauce, savory broth, diced onions, minced garlic, and aromatic seasonings for maximum flavor infusion.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow ingredients to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, allowing chicken to become tender and absorb surrounding flavors.
- Carefully extract chicken from liquid, using two forks to meticulously shred meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back into the soup base.
- Introduce uncooked pasta directly into the soup, along with grated Parmesan cheese, and switch slow cooker to high setting, cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, creating a luxurious finishing touch by sprinkling fresh mozzarella cheese on top, which will slightly melt from the soup’s residual warmth.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easily shreddable meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Choose a high-quality marinara sauce with rich tomato base for deeper, more authentic Italian taste.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising texture.
- Add extra herbs like fresh basil or oregano just before serving to boost the aromatic profile and freshness of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg