Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup (Printable Version)

Velvety blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and Parmesan cream for a warming meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - ¾ cup small pasta (ditalini, elbows, or gluten-free alternative)

→ Garnish

15 - ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in the slow cooker.
02 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3½ hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
03 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta if using. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-25 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
05 - Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything goes into one pot and walks away for six hours while you go about your day
  • The combination of rich cream and tangy Parmesan creates the most velvety texture without needing a roux
  • You get all the comfort of chicken Parmesan without the mess of breading and frying
02 -
  • Don't add the pasta at the beginning or it will turn to mush during the long cook time
  • Stir the cream in gently and keep the heat on HIGH for just long enough to heat through, or it might separate slightly
  • The soup thickens as it sits, especially with pasta, so add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-grated for better melting and flavor
  • If the soup seems too thick after adding pasta, stir in additional broth before serving

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