Description
This comforting slow cooker chicken pasta soup is packed with flavor and perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer the Base: In the bottom of your slow cooker, add the diced onions, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and nestle in the chicken breasts.
- Add the Broth and Cook: Pour in the chicken broth, making sure everything is covered. Set your crockpot to cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, use two forks to shred it directly in the pot. It should fall apart easily.
- Add Pasta: Stir in the uncooked pasta and continue cooking on high for 15–20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cheese It Up: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese. Let it melt into the soup, creating a creamy, cheesy consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with more cheese, fresh basil or parsley, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper if you like a little heat.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Feel free to add more vegetables, such as carrots or spinach, for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg