How to Make the Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Tired of boring dinners? Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup adds bold flavor and easy prep to your menu. Discover the recipe now.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra richness)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth the foundation of flavor
- 1 cup heavy cream creates that signature velvety texture
- One to 8 ounces of softened cream cheese which thickens and adds richness
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for subtle heat
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
Instructions
- ✅ Phase 1: Morning Foundation (15 minutes)✔️ Step 1: Strategic Layering Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker – this ensures even cooking for your crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup. The heavier proteins cook best when they’re closest to the heat source.✔️ Step 2: Build Your Vegetable Base Layer diced onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery over the chicken. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly across vegetables. This creates aromatic layers that infuse throughout the cooking process.✔️ Step 3: Season Like a Pro Distribute Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, and red pepper flakes over vegetables. Pour chicken broth slowly down the sides of the crock pot to avoid washing away your carefully placed seasonings.✔️ Step 4: The Waiting Game Cover tightly and set to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Resist the urge to peek – every lift of the lid adds 15-20 minutes to cooking time.✅ Phase 2: The Transformation (20 minutes)✔️ Step 5: Chicken Check After cooking time, carefully remove chicken pieces using tongs. The meat should be fork-tender and ready to shred effortlessly – a sign your crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup base is perfectly cooked.✔️ Step 6: Shredding Success Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board. For ultra-tender results, shred while the chicken is still warm. Return all shredded chicken to the slow cooker.✔️ Step 7: Cream Cheese Integration Cut softened cream cheese into small cubes for easier melting. Add to the soup and whisk vigorously until completely smooth. This step creates the signature creamy base that makes this crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup irresistible.✅ Phase 3: The Creamy Finale (15 minutes)✔️ Step 8: Cream Addition Reduce heat to WARM setting. Slowly pour heavy cream while stirring constantly with a large spoon. This gradual addition prevents temperature shock that could cause curdling in your crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup.✔️ Step 9: Power of Parmesan Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until it melts completely. The cheese should incorporate smoothly, creating a velvety texture throughout the soup.✔️ Step 10: Final Seasoning Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional Italian herbs as needed. Your crock pot creamy chicken parmesan soup should have a rich, well-balanced flavor profile.✔️ Step 11: Rest and Serve Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and temperature to stabilize. Ladle into warmed bowls for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Notes
Based on 6 servings
- Calories: 385
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 2g