Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup | Cozy Creamy Weeknight Dinner
This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup combines the rich flavor of Chicken Parm with the ease of a slow cooker. It’s cozy, cheesy, and perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 1 cup short pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Add chicken, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to crock pot. Stir.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to soup.
- Stir in cream cheese and parmesan. If using pasta, add now and cook on high for 30 minutes.
- Stir in cream and spinach, if using. Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- For spicier soup, add red pepper flakes.
- Dairy-free version: Use dairy-free cream cheese and nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.