Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup is a delightful fusion of Italian-American flavors, bringing together the comfort of chicken parmesan and the convenience of slow cooking.Key ingredients include chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, all seasoned with classic Italian herbs.The result is a hearty, flavorful soup that captures the essence of chicken parmesan in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 8 oz pasta of your choice added near the end of cooking
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. This ensures even cooking and the perfect soup-spoon size!
- Layer half the chicken in the bottom of your crockpot. Sprinkle with half the herbs and spices.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Pour in one can of crushed tomatoes and two cups of chicken broth.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining chicken, herbs, spices, tomatoes, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
- About 30 minutes before serving, if using pasta, stir it in. Let it cook until tender.
- Finally, stir in the Parmesan cheese and top with mozzarella. Cover and let the cheese melt into gooey perfection.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and some fresh basil if you're feeling fancy!
Notes
Pro tip: For an extra nutrition boost, throw in some spinach or zucchini. Your kids won't even notice the veggies sneaking in!