Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and savory Italian herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a warm embrace with every spoonful. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s sure to become a family favorite, leaving everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with crusty bread for the complete experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 cup small pasta (like orzo or ditalini) (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to your crock pot and add chicken breasts.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Sprinkle in dried Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- After cooking, shred the chicken and return it to the pot along with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking; stir until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg