Description
Chicken Parm Soup is a comforting and hearty slow cooker soup that combines tender shredded chicken, Italian seasonings, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and ditalini pasta. Finished with Parmesan cheese and optionally topped with melted mozzarella, this cozy soup delivers all the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan in a warm, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Large Chicken Breast
- 1/2 White Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- Garlic Powder, to taste
- Onion Powder, to taste
- Italian Seasoning, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce
- 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Dried Ditalini Pasta
- Shredded Mozzarella, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the whole chicken breast in the bottom of the crock pot. Add the finely chopped white onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken. Season everything with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt according to your taste.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices), marinara sauce, and low-sodium chicken broth. Gently stir to combine all ingredients while keeping the chicken mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breast from the crock pot and shred it using two forks or kitchen shears. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
- Add Cheese and Pasta: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried ditalini pasta into the slow cooker mixture.
- Cook Pasta: Cover again and continue cooking on the same heat setting for an additional 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Give the soup a final stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the soup warm, optionally topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and accompanied by garlic bread for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust pasta quantity depending on your preferred soup thickness and pasta-to-broth ratio.
- Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the saltiness; adjust salt accordingly.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes while seasoning.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Optional mozzarella topping melts beautifully under a broiler if you transfer soup to an oven-safe dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours low or 3 hours high + 20 minutes pasta cooking
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Parm Soup, slow cooker soup, Italian chicken soup, ditalini pasta soup, easy chicken recipes, comforting soup
