Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is the ultimate comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest soup without a roux. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Mexican Street Corn Fritters with Spicy Lime Sauce and Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout taste
- Creamy without a roux
- Easy, hands-off cooking
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
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Crusty bread
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
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How to Make Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and crusty bread if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become tough and dry. If you're unsure, use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F.
- Tip: For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until your desired consistency is reached.
- Tip: Make this soup ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 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 for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or white beans.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream with half and half or milk for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth.
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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
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or white beans.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream with half and half or milk for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sat. Fat: 14g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth. If it's still dry, you may have overcooked the chicken.
Yes, you can make this soup in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
You can substitute the heavy cream with half and half or milk for a lighter version.
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!
