Description
If comfort had a flavor, this soup would be it. Tender chicken, rich Parmesan, and a velvety tomato base come together in one effortless slow cooker meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s the kind of recipe that lets your crock pot do all the work while you enjoy the mouthwatering aroma filling your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz uncooked rotini pasta
Topping
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to your slow cooker. Stir gently to combine everything.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, uncooked rotini, and Parmesan cheese.
- Replace the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes on HIGH or about 30 minutes on LOW, until the pasta is tender.
- While the soup finishes, melt butter in a small skillet and toast the breadcrumbs until golden and slightly crisp.
- Spoon soup into bowls and finish each serving with a sprinkle of mozzarella and the buttery toasted breadcrumbs for irresistible texture.
Notes
Keep any remaining soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5 days for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1376 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg