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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

A creamy, cozy slow cooker chicken parmesan soup perfect for busy weeknights. Hearty, comforting, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce Any brand
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese Not powdered
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • Salt & pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Small pasta optional Elbow or ditalini recommended
  • Fresh basil or parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot 6-quart preferred
  • 2 Forks For shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Place chicken, broth, marinara, and seasonings in the crock pot.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks inside the crock pot.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan.
  5. If using pasta, add now and cook for another 20–30 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Freeze the base (chicken, broth, marinara, cream) without pasta for best texture.
  • Reheat gently and add extra broth if thickened.
  • Easily customizable with spinach, rice, or gluten-free pasta.
  • Try using oat milk and a cornstarch slurry for a dairy-free version.