Ingredients
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ medium white onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
½ pound raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
5 cups low sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces uncooked gemelli or penne pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Step 1: Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, mix the garlic, bell pepper, onion, crushed tomatoes, chicken breasts, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This forms the base of your Chicken Parmesan Soup and lets the flavors meld together over time.
2-Step 2: Cook the Soup Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours and 30 minutes or on HIGH for 3 hours and 30 minutes. The slow cooking helps the chicken become tender and infuses the broth with rich tastes. For more Chicken Parmesan Soup ideas, check out similar flavorful recipes on the site that blend herbs and brightness.
3-Step 3: Shred and Add Pasta Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and put it back in the slow cooker. Stir in the uncooked pasta and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes until it’s just right. This keeps the pasta from getting too soft and maintains the soup’s texture.
4-Step 4: Finish and Serve Optionally, add the butter for extra richness. If the soup is too thick, thin it with more broth or water and warm it through. Serve with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs on top for a finishing touch that makes this Chicken Parmesan Soup feel gourmet.
Last Step:
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🍗 Raw chicken cooks fully in the slow cooker; no pre-cooking needed.
🍝 If using pre-cooked chicken, add it during the last 5-10 minutes of pasta cooking to prevent drying.
🌿 For dried herbs, use one-third the amount of fresh herbs specified.
🍚 Substitute quinoa, rice, or gluten-free pasta separately; stir in at the end for best texture.
🍲 Doubling the recipe works well with a 7-quart slow cooker; cooking times remain the same.
🧈 Optional butter adds richness and calories.
❄️ Leftovers freeze well if pasta is stored separately.
🥦 Vegetable broth can replace chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains Dairy and Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1078 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg