This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup has all of the flavors of a decadent comfort food classic in an easy slow cooker soup! This family-friendly dinner recipe takes just minutes to prep.
5cupslow sodium chicken brothplus additional if needed
½cupshredded Parmesan cheeseplus extra for garnish
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil
2teaspoonschopped fresh oregano
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
4ouncesuncooked dry gemelli or penne pasta
2tablespoonsunsalted butteroptional
Chopped fresh basil or parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
In 5-quart or larger slow cooker, stir together garlic, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, chicken, broth, 1/2 cup cheese, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook on low 7-1/2 hours or on high 3-1/2 hours.
Transfer chicken to cutting board and use forks to coarsely shred; return to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook on high 20-30 minutes longer or until pasta is cooked al dente.
Stir in butter, if desired. If soup becomes too thick after pasta is cooked, stir in additional broth or water until desired consistency is reached, and warm through.
Serve garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped basil or parsley.
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Notes
Home Chef Tip: The butter stirred in at the end is entirely optional. It adds a few calories, but it also adds a nice richness and mouthfeel to the soup.
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