Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 6 hours with minimal effort. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest, most flavorful soup. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Baked Potato Skins with Cheddar and Greek Yogurt and Easy Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Black Beans.
Why This Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Creamy and comforting
- Packed with flavor
- Easy cleanup with the slow cooker
What You'll Need for Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: Mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Crushed red pepper
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken broth: Use low-sodium if you prefer less salt.
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How to Make Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Top with diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Return chicken to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. If it's overcooked, it will be dry and tough. To prevent this, remove it from the slow cooker when it's still slightly pink in the middle and shred it separately.
- Tip: For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend the tomatoes and broth before adding the cream and cheese.
- Tip: For a thicker soup, simmer it on the stovetop for a few minutes after shredding the chicken.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to the point of adding the cream and cheese, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat and stir in the cream and cheese before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.
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Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
- Crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Top with diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Return chicken to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to the point of adding the cream and cheese, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat and stir in the cream and cheese before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 10g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup FAQs
Yes, you can make this soup ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve. See the storage section for details.
If your soup turned out watery, it's likely because you added too much liquid or didn't let it simmer long enough to thicken. To fix this, simmer the soup on the stovetop until it thickens to your desired consistency.
No, this recipe is best made in the slow cooker. The air fryer is not suitable for this type of soup.
The best substitute for heavy cream in this recipe is canned coconut milk. It will give the soup a slightly different flavor but still be creamy and delicious.
Yes, you can make this soup in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
