Name: Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-485837H34M6S
Total time: PT-485837H34M6S
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred); 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version); 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Description

This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and full of classic Italian flavors. It’s a simple, family-friendly slow cooker recipe perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.
Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms on top.
Pour in chicken broth until the chicken is covered.
Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the soup.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Notes

You can add carrots or celery during the prep phase for extra vegetables.
For a thicker soup, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry at the end.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 125mg

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