Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup is a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, rich tomato flavors, and perfectly cooked campanelle pasta. Slow-cooked to meld flavors, it’s topped with parmesan cheese and versatile enough to be garnished with mozzarella or ricotta cheese. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that fills the kitchen with delicious aromas.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans chicken broth
- 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz campanelle pasta (about 3 cups uncooked)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all ingredients except the pasta—boneless skinless chicken breasts, minced garlic, dried minced onion flakes, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spaghetti sauce—into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to develop deeply.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them finely using two forks to create tender, bite-sized pieces to return to the soup.
- Add Cheese and Pasta: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese and the uncooked campanelle pasta.
- Cook Pasta: Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally top with mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Serve with crusty garlic bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup is very flavorful and satisfying, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Top with mozzarella or ricotta cheese for extra richness.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread to complete the dish.
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker to ensure enough space for all ingredients and pasta expansion.
- Cooking time on low can be adjusted slightly between 6 to 8 hours depending on your slow cooker model.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
