Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked pasta (shells, bowties, or ditalini work well)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (optional, added at the end)
  • Fresh basil and additional Parmesan for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

  4. 4

    Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked pasta. Cover and cook on high for 20–30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

  5. 5

    If using fresh spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking until it wilts.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.