Description
Experience the comforting flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan in a warm, savory soup made effortlessly in your crockpot. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, promising a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Minced garlic
- Diced onions
- Small pasta shapes (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. You want to ensure they have enough space to cook evenly.
- Add the Base: Pour in the chicken broth and then add the diced tomatoes, ensuring everything is evenly distributed over the chicken.
- Season: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Add minced garlic and diced onions next, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add Pasta: Stir in your chosen pasta and let it cook in the soup for about 20-30 minutes, or until al dente. If the soup looks too thick, feel free to add more broth.
- Finish it Off: Just before serving, mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. This will give the soup that iconic Chicken Parmesan flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle extra Parmesan on top, along with fresh basil or parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don’t skip the cheese; it's essential for that creamy texture and authentic flavor. Adjust the thickness by blending a portion of the soup or adding less broth. For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce.