Description
Chicken parmesan soup brings hearty Italian comfort to home kitchens with minimal effort. Slow cookers help cooks create rich flavors while simplifying meal preparation for hungry families.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese
Liquid and Sauce:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz / 794 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 oz (226 g) rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Combine raw chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chicken broth into the crock pot, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Secure the lid and slow cook at low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes tender and easily shreddable.
- Remove chicken from the crock pot and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back into the liquid.
- Incorporate parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and rotini pasta into the soup, mixing thoroughly to integrate all components.
- Continue cooking on low setting for 30 minutes or high setting for 15 minutes, allowing pasta to absorb flavors and become perfectly cooked.
- While soup completes cooking, melt butter in a skillet and toast breadcrumbs until golden brown and crispy, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and finish with a crisp layer of toasted breadcrumbs for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize Protein Swap chicken breasts with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences like vegetarian or lower-fat options.
- Control Sodium Use low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-salt tomato products to manage salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Pasta Perfection Cook rotini separately and add just before serving to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal pasta texture.
- Breadcrumb Variation Toast gluten-free breadcrumbs or use seasoned Italian breadcrumbs for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg