🎉 Introduction
If you adore the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan—creamy tomato sauce, tender chicken, melty cheese, and Italian herbs—then this Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup will be your new favorite comfort meal. It transforms the beloved Italian dish into a warm, cozy, spoonable version that simmers slowly and fills your kitchen with irresistible aroma.
This soup is everything you love: shredded chicken, rich tomato broth, rotini pasta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a creamy finish that makes every spoonful feel indulgent yet soothing. It’s hearty, family-friendly, budget-friendly, and incredibly easy thanks to the slow cooker. Just load your ingredients, set it, forget it, and come back to a pot full of comforting deliciousness.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cold evenings, Italian-inspired dinners, or meal prep—this dish brings warmth, nostalgia, and satisfying flavor in one bowl. This Chicken Parmesan Soup is rich, creamy, savory, and guaranteed to become a regular in your home.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Crockpot / slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Small skillet (for optional breadcrumb topping)
- Ladle for serving
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Broth
- 4 cups chicken broth
Condiments
- 1 can tomato sauce
Pasta
- 8 oz rotini pasta
Seasonings
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Breadcrumb Topping
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 — Load the crockpot
Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 2 — Slow cook
Cover and cook on:
- LOW for 6–7 hours, or
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
This allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to blend beautifully.
Step 3 — Shred the chicken
Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
Step 4 — Add pasta
Stir in rotini pasta.
Cook on HIGH for 15–25 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Step 5 — Add cream & cheeses
Lower heat.
Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Mix until melted and creamy.
Step 6 — Toast the breadcrumbs (optional but amazing)
In a small skillet, melt butter.
Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden.
This gives you the classic “crispy Parmesan crust” flavor.
Step 7 — Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with toasted breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan if desired.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (crockpot)
- Total Time: ~6 hours 15 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
- Store up to 4 days
- Pasta will thicken the soup—add broth when reheating
Freezer
- Freeze before adding pasta & dairy
- Add these fresh when reheating
Reheating
- Warm gently over low heat
- Add broth to loosen if needed
🥄 Variations
1. Extra cheesy version
Add more mozzarella or stir in ricotta.
2. Veggie-boosted
Add spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
3. Protein-packed
Add chickpeas or extra chicken.
4. Spicy version
Add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of chili powder.
5. Gluten-free
Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
6. Cream-free light version
Use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
7. Tomato-rich
Add extra tomato paste for deeper flavor.
8. Slow cooker all-day version
Cook on low for the full 8 hours—the chicken becomes ultra-tender.
9. No-pasta version
Use cooked rice or cauliflower rice.
10. Elegant Italian version
Finish with fresh basil and freshly cracked pepper.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes—thighs create even richer flavor.
2. Can I add the pasta at the beginning?
No, it will become mushy. Add only at the end.
3. Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use coconut milk and omit cheeses (but it won’t taste like classic chicken Parmesan).
4. Can I cook it on the stovetop?
Yes—simmer for 30–40 minutes instead of slow cooking.
5. Does it freeze well?
Freeze before adding pasta or dairy for best results.
6. Can I use fresh tomatoes?
Yes—use 2 chopped tomatoes.
7. Is this soup thick or brothy?
It’s creamy, hearty, and beautifully thick.
8. Can kids eat this?
Absolutely—mild Italian flavors are kid-friendly.
9. What pasta shapes work best?
Rotini, penne, bowties, or shells.
10. How do I make it extra flavorful?
Add a Parmesan rind while cooking, then remove before serving.
🏁 Conclusion
This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup is everything you love about the classic Italian dish—creamy tomato goodness, melted mozzarella, shredded chicken, tender pasta, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. It’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for cozy nights, busy days, or family meals. The crockpot does all the work, leaving you with a comforting, hearty bowl of Italian-style flavor that feels like home.
Whether you’re craving something cheesy, creamy, tomato-rich, or simply comforting, this recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup – Creamy, Comforting & Easy Italian-Inspired Flavor
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on:
- LOW for 6–7 hours, or
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
- This allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in rotini pasta.
- Cook on HIGH for 15–25 minutes, until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat.
- Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Mix until melted and creamy.
- In a small skillet, melt butter.
- Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden.
- This gives you the classic “crispy Parmesan crust” flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with toasted breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Refrigerator Store up to 4 days Pasta will thicken the soup—add broth when reheating Freezer Freeze before adding pasta & dairy Add these fresh when reheating Reheating Warm gently over low heat Add broth to loosen if needed 🥄 Variations
1. Extra cheesy version Add more mozzarella or stir in ricotta. 2. Veggie-boosted Add spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers. 3. Protein-packed Add chickpeas or extra chicken. 4. Spicy version Add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of chili powder. 5. Gluten-free Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs. 6. Cream-free light version Use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream. 7. Tomato-rich Add extra tomato paste for deeper flavor. 8. Slow cooker all-day version Cook on low for the full 8 hours—the chicken becomes ultra-tender. 9. No-pasta version Use cooked rice or cauliflower rice. 10. Elegant Italian version Finish with fresh basil and freshly cracked pepper. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts? Yes—thighs create even richer flavor. 2. Can I add the pasta at the beginning? No, it will become mushy. Add only at the end. 3. Can I make it dairy-free? Yes—use coconut milk and omit cheeses (but it won’t taste like classic chicken Parmesan). 4. Can I cook it on the stovetop? Yes—simmer for 30–40 minutes instead of slow cooking. 5. Does it freeze well? Freeze before adding pasta or dairy for best results. 6. Can I use fresh tomatoes? Yes—use 2 chopped tomatoes. 7. Is this soup thick or brothy? It’s creamy, hearty, and beautifully thick. 8. Can kids eat this? Absolutely—mild Italian flavors are kid-friendly. 9. What pasta shapes work best? Rotini, penne, bowties, or shells. 10. How do I make it extra flavorful? Add a Parmesan rind while cooking, then remove before serving. 🏁 Conclusion This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup is everything you love about the classic Italian dish—creamy tomato goodness, melted mozzarella, shredded chicken, tender pasta, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. It’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for cozy nights, busy days, or family meals. The crockpot does all the work, leaving you with a comforting, hearty bowl of Italian-style flavor that feels like home. Whether you’re craving something cheesy, creamy, tomato-rich, or simply comforting, this recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.
