Description

This comforting Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, flavorful tomatoes, and creamy cheese in a hearty broth, all slow-cooked to perfection. With the addition of rotini pasta and golden sautéed breadcrumbs on top, this soup delivers all the classic flavors of chicken parmesan in a cozy, easy-to-make dish perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts (or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep)
4 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best, but jarred works too)
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
15 oz Tomato Sauce (canned)
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust according to taste)
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (make your own blend for a personal touch)
4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)

Cheeses & Dairy

1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly shaved)
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (or half-and-half as a lighter alternative)
1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella (feel free to experiment with other melting cheeses)

Pasta and Toppings

8 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked, any preferred shape can be swapped in)
½ cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten sensitivities)
1 tablespoon Butter (used to sauté breadcrumbs for extra flavor)

Instructions

Combine ingredients in crockpot: In your crock pot, toss together the boneless chicken breasts, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Mix it well to ensure even flavor distribution.
Cook the soup base: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred chicken and add dairy & pasta: Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken using forks right in the pot. Stir in the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked rotini pasta.
Cook pasta in soup: Cover again and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes or low for 30 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
Prepare breadcrumb topping: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown.
Serve soup: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and sautéed breadcrumbs.

Notes

For a quicker version, use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.
You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce richness.
Gluten-free breadcrumbs are a good option for those with gluten sensitivities.
Feel free to experiment with other pasta shapes or cheeses to customize flavor.
Adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste, especially if using store-bought broth which can vary in saltiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) plus 15-30 minutes for pasta cooking
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, Crockpot Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Comfort Food, Italian Soup, Easy Dinner Soup