Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan (Printable)

Tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy Parmesan broth, perfect for cozy slow cooker meals.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - ¾ cup small pasta (ditalini, elbows, or gluten-free alternative)

→ Garnish

15 - ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, sliced carrots, celery stalks, minced garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the slow cooker.
02 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or HIGH for 3½ hours until chicken is completely tender and cooked through.
03 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred meat into bite-sized pieces and return to the soup.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Parmesan cheese. If including pasta, add now. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for 20–25 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
05 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into individual bowls and top with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • That moment when cream meets tomato broth transforms ordinary soup into something youd order at a restaurant
  • Leftovers taste even better after the flavors have had time to become friends overnight
02 -
  • The cream can sometimes separate if the soup gets too hot or boils aggressively, so keep it gentle after adding dairy
  • Pasta continues soaking up liquid as it sits, so if you are meal prepping consider cooking pasta separately
  • Not all Parmesan brands melt smoothly, so test a small amount first or buy a wedge you grate yourself
03 -
  • A splash of white wine in the base adds brightness that cuts through the rich cream
  • Grating some lemon zest over each bowl right before serving wakes up all the flavors

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