Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting, better-than-takeout meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and not watery. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Lemon Curd Chia Pudding for a Refreshing Breakfast and Refreshing Spring Celery Apple Juice Recipe for Easy Mornings.
Why This Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout taste at home
- Easy, hands-off cooking in the crock pot
- Comforting, creamy, and satisfying
What You'll Need for Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
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
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic
- Onion
- 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 Recipe
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper in the crock pot.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 3: Shred the chicken and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Step 4: Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Adding too much liquid can make the soup watery. To fix, simmer the soup on the stove until it thickens.
- Pro tip: For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup before adding the cream and cheese.
- Pro tip: For a heartier soup, add some diced carrots and celery to the crock pot with the other ingredients.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated on the stove or in the crock pot.
Freezing Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the crock pot.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for cooked, shredded chicken or turkey.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup through step 2, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat on the stove or in the crock pot the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled in the crock pot.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with some chicken broth or water.
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Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper in the crock pot.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 3: Shred the chicken and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Step 4: Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the crock pot.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken breasts for cooked, shredded chicken or turkey.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup through step 2, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat on the stove or in the crock pot the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled in the crock pot.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with some chicken broth or water.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated on the stove or in the crock pot.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare the soup through step 2, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat on the stove or in the crock pot the next day.
Adding too much liquid can make the soup watery. To fix, simmer the soup on the stove until it thickens.
Yes, freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
No, this recipe is best suited for the crock pot.
For a lighter soup, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe 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!
