This warm and cozy crock pot chicken parmesan soup recipe is a modern take on Italian classic - only now it's made easy in a slow cooker! The whole family will love the delicious tomato marinara-based broth with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, Italian herbs, pasta, and cheesy goodness.
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Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Soup
Scrumptious Soup! If you love chicken parmesan, you are going to love this parmesan soup recipe! All of the delicious flavor of marinara, vegetables, Italian seasonings, tender shredded chicken, and gooey cheese makes enjoying your favorite Italian meal easy in a slow cooker.
Quick and Easy. Only four simple steps are needed to make this simple and easy slow cooker recipe. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker (except the pasta and cheese). Shred your chicken when it is done then add your chicken and pasta until done. Top with your cheese and herbs - it's fantastic!
Perfect Family Dinner! This crock pot chicken parmesan soup is a meal the whole family will love - and ask for again and again! Kids love the gooey cheese, marinara, and Italian spices (all the favorites of pizza, right?). Parents love the chicken and extra veggies.
Chicken Parmesan Soup Crock Pot Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this crock pot chicken parmesan soup:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: clean and trim the fat before adding to the crockpot. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if desired.
- Marinara Sauce: use homemade or jarred--any brand will do!
- Tomato Paste: adds extra tomato flavor and adds thickness to your soup.
- Canned Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes: the fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a slightly smoky flavor and depth to your soup.
- Chicken Broth: use regular or low sodium if desired. If using regular, reduce the amount of added salt.
- Rotini Pasta: substitute with any pasta you like, such as broken spaghetti or lasagna noodles, penne, ditalini, even macaroni noodles.
- Parmesan Cheese: freshly shredded parmesan cheese is best - it just melts better.
- Vegetables: green bell pepper and onion.
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper
- Garnish: fresh chopped parsley or chopped fresh basil (optional).
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
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Substitutions and Variations
- Use a different variety of noodles if you wish! You can use spaghetti, broken lasagna noodles, or rotini.
- Use any color bell pepper instead of green bell pepper.
- You can use any onion variety you would like. I recommend using white, yellow, or sweet onion in this soup.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth or regular chicken broth.
- Use plain diced tomatoes instead of fire roasted. Fire roasted adds some depth and smoky flavor which is so delicious!
- Adjust any seasonings to taste.
- A combination of parmesan and mozzarella may be use.
- Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic to your recipe for a complimentary flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes-start light handed, you can always add more!
- Other herbs you may consider adding are rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
How To Make Parmesan Chicken Soup in a Crockpot
This is intended as an overview only. For detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below. Enjoy!
1. Add all ingredients except the dry pasta and cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low.
2. Once done, remove the chicken and shred it. Return it to the crockpot.
3. Add the pasta to the slow cooker. Cover and cook until the noodles are tender.
4. Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
How To Serve It
- Serve this luscious soup with your favorite toasted garlic bread and breadsticks or topped with crushed crackers.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, basil or chopped chives.
- Use more or less parmesan cheese as you like. Mozzarella cheese can be served on top too.
Meal idea! This soup can be served as a meal in one but if you're looking for a little more, it pairs excellently with a Caesar salad and some bread!
Tips
- Once the noodles are cooked, they will continue to absorb liquid so that additional broth may be needed.
- An optional step, if desired, is to blister your pasta in the microwave. Blistering aids in preventing your noodles from becoming mushy in texture. You can do this by mixing your noodles with a little olive oil and microwaving in 30-second increments until half are blistered - be sure to stir frequently.
- Make this soup even quicker by using shredded rotisserie chicken! If using, add the chicken when you add the noodles to prevent drying it out.
FAQ's
Allow soup to cool, then transfer to an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Transfer the amount of soup you want to reheat in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave in 45-second increments (on high) until your desired temperature is met.
Yes! As long as your chicken gets cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F it is safe for consumption. Watch the internal temperature to prevent overcooking and drying out.
You can cook chicken on either low or high. The trick to remember is only to cook until your chicken reaches a doneness of 165 degrees F. If cooking on high, watch a little more closely to prevent overcooking.
There are very few differences between the two. Chicken parmigiana is the breaded and fried chicken cutlet and is then topped with cheese and marinara. Chicken parmesan is a thinly cut chicken filet that is not breaded or fried and is then topped with cheese and marinara.
📖 The recipe.
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (plain diced tomatoes are fine too)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 ounces rotini pasta
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- optional garnish: fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the dry pasta and cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to the pot.
- Add the pasta to the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are tender, about 15 to 30 minutes.
- After serving sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
- VARIATIONS: Use whatever pasta you have on hand. If it's spaghetti or lasagna noodles, break them apart; a combination of parmesan and mozzarella cheese may be used.
- TIPS: Once cooked the noodles will continue to absorb liquid, so additional broth may be needed.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with toasted garlic bread, breadsticks, or crackers. This soup pairs well with a Caesar salad.
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