Description

This comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, rich tomato flavors, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta into a hearty and delicious meal. Slow-cooked to develop deep flavors, it’s topped with golden sautéed breadcrumbs and melted mozzarella for an irresistible Italian-inspired soup that’s perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts (or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep)
4 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best, but jarred works too)
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
15 oz Tomato Sauce (canned)
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust according to taste)
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (make your own blend for a personal touch)
4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)

Dairy and Cheese

1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly shaved)
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (or half-and-half as a lighter alternative)
1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella (feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses)

Pasta and Toppings

8 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked, any preferred shape can be swapped in)
½ cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten sensitivities)
1 tablespoon Butter (used to sauté breadcrumbs for extra flavor)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In your crock pot, toss together the boneless chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Mix it well to ensure even flavor distribution.
Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred Chicken and Add Cheese, Cream, and Pasta: Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken using forks right in the pot. Stir in the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta.
Cook Pasta in Soup: Cover again and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes or low for 30 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
Sauté Breadcrumbs: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown.
Serve Soup Topped: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and sautéed breadcrumbs.

Notes

You can substitute rotisserie chicken to speed up the preparation time by skipping the slow cooking step for chicken.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta if needed to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version with slightly less richness.
Feel free to add extra Italian herbs such as basil or oregano for more flavor complexity.
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
Make sure to check seasoning before serving and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: chicken parmesan soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker chicken soup, creamy tomato soup, Italian soup recipe