Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan with the ease of a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 3/4 cup small pasta shapes (ditalini or small shells)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Begin by chopping your onion and mincing your garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and let them cook for about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Combine in the crockpot: Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic into your crockpot. Layer in the chicken, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Season generously: Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let it simmer: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cook the pasta: About 30 minutes before the soup is done, cook the small pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente.
- Shred the chicken: When the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Finish it off: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and add in the fresh basil.
- Serve it up: Ladle the soup into bowls, adding mozzarella (if using) and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with lentils and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 588mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, crockpot soup, Italian soup, comfort food, chicken parmesan