Description
A rich and comforting slow cooker chicken soup made with tender chicken, tomatoes, pasta, and plenty of melted Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese. This hearty, cheesy soup is the ultimate cozy meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
8 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the penne pasta, 1 1/4 cups of the Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of the Mozzarella cheese.
- Cover again and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses over the top before serving.
Notes
Swap penne with ditalini or elbow macaroni for a more traditional soup texture.
For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
Add chopped spinach, zucchini, or carrots during the last hour for additional vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add extra broth when reheating as pasta will absorb liquid.
Freeze without pasta for up to 3 months and add freshly cooked pasta when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
