Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup is a hearty and comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken, Italian herbs, tomato-based broth, and tender campanelle pasta. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this soup simmers all day in the slow cooker, melding robust flavors for a satisfying Italian-inspired meal perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans chicken broth
- 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz campanelle pasta (about 3 cups uncooked)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts, minced garlic, dried minced onion flakes, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spaghetti sauce into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks until finely pulled apart.
- Return Chicken and Add Cheese & Pasta: Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and uncooked campanelle pasta.
- Cook Pasta: Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
Notes
- This soup is deeply flavorful and comforting, perfect for a cozy meal.
- For an extra touch, top the soup with mozzarella and ricotta cheeses before serving.
- Pair with crusty garlic bread to complete the meal.
- All the ingredients cook together in the slow cooker, making it an effortless recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
