Description
Creamy Chicken Parmesan Delight Soup blends classic Italian flavors with comforting soup textures. Hearty chicken, melted cheeses, and herbed broth create a soul-warming meal where one spoonful promises pure culinary happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Liquid Components:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (85 grams) cooked pasta (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer chicken fillets at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a uniform base for the soup’s foundation.
- Pour chicken broth (32 fluid ounces / 946 milliliters) over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for thorough cooking.
- Add diced tomatoes, spreading them evenly to distribute flavor throughout the liquid base.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper across the ingredients to create a robust seasoning profile.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing the chicken to gently simmer and become tender for approximately 3-4 hours.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken using tongs and transfer to a cutting board.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling the meat apart into soft, bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the existing broth and seasonings.
- Pour heavy cream (/ 240 milliliters) into the mixture, stirring to create a rich, velvety texture.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese (/ 50 grams) and mozzarella cheese (/ 100 grams), stirring until they melt completely.
- Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken.
- Optional: Stir in cooked pasta (/ 170 grams) just before serving to maintain its texture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for enhanced visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Slow cooker magic transforms simple ingredients into a rich, comforting soup with minimal effort.
- Chicken becomes incredibly tender and easily shredded after slow cooking, absorbing all the delicious Italian seasonings.
- Cream and cheese create a luxurious, velvety texture that elevates this from ordinary soup to gourmet comfort food.
- Optional pasta addition makes this dish heartier and perfect for turning a simple soup into a complete meal.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a bright, fresh note that cuts through the creamy richness of the soup.
- Cooking on low ensures the cheese melts smoothly and prevents any burning or sticking in the Crock Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg