Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup: Cozy, Cheesy, and Effortless
This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup tastes like your favorite chicken parmesan transformed into a warm, comforting bowl of creamy tomato goodness.
Tender shredded chicken, parmesan, herbs, and soft pasta simmer slowly to create a soup that feels rich, satisfying, and absolutely irresistible.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cold-weather comfort, or meal prep — your slow cooker does all the work.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Slow cooker = hands off, zero stress
- Thick, creamy, cheesy, and hearty
- Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
- Smells AMAZING while it cooks
- Great for leftovers and freezes well
- Tastes like chicken parm in soup form
🧀 Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Pasta & Finishing
- 2 cups small pasta (ditalini, small shells, or elbows)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Extra parmesan for serving
🍲 Instructions
1. Add Ingredients to Crock Pot
Add chicken, marinara sauce, broth, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Cook
Cook on:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
3. Shred the Chicken
Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the soup.
4. Add Cream + Parmesan
Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
5. Add Pasta
Stir in pasta and cook an additional 20–25 minutes until tender.
(Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.)
6. Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil and extra parmesan.
🔥 Expert Tips
- Use freshly grated parmesan — melts better and gives rich flavor
- Add pasta at the end to keep it from getting mushy
- For a thicker soup: reduce broth by ½ cup or add 1 tbsp cream cheese
- Add spinach during the last 5 minutes for extra nutrition
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With garlic bread or toasted baguette
- Paired with a Caesar salad
- Topped with crushed croutons for a “chicken parm crunch”
- Over cooked rice instead of pasta for a hearty bowl
❓ FAQ
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes — increase cook time by about 1 hour.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes — add it during the last hour of cooking.
Can I make it without pasta?
Absolutely. Replace with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles at the end.
🧮 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Carbs: 29g
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 32g
