Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup (Printable)

Velvety blend of tender chicken, vegetables, and Parmesan for a cozy dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - ¾ cup small pasta (ditalini, elbows; gluten-free if needed)

→ Garnish

15 - ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in the slow cooker.
02 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3½ hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
03 - Transfer chicken from the slow cooker to a plate. Shred using two forks, then return the meat to the soup.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. If adding pasta, incorporate now. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–25 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
05 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Ladle into serving bowls and top with fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • That moment when the cream and Parmesan hit the tomato base is absolute magic
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Add the pasta during the last 30 minutes or it will dissolve into starch
  • The soup continues thickening as it sits, so plan accordingly for leftovers
03 -
  • Cook the soup without the pasta if you are meal-prepping for the week and add fresh pasta when reheating
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for a smoother melt

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