Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini is a hearty, comforting soup that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to preventing a watery soup. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe and Easy Mushroom Spinach Lasagna Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and hearty
- Better than takeout
- Ready in just 5 minutes of prep
What You'll Need for Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Cream of chicken soup
- Frozen cheese tortellini
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Slow cooker — Ensures even cooking and prevents burning. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes blending the soup right in the pot a breeze. → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return chicken to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: Stir in frozen cheese tortellini and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until tortellini is tender. Blend the soup until smooth, if desired.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
- Common mistake and fix: Adding too much liquid can make the soup watery. To prevent this, use less chicken broth and blend the soup until smooth after cooking.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
Freezing Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with 1 cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer uncovered until it reduces to your desired consistency.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Cream of chicken soup
- Frozen cheese tortellini
Seasonings
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return chicken to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: Stir in frozen cheese tortellini and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until tortellini is tender. Blend the soup until smooth, if desired.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with 1 cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer uncovered until it reduces to your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
Adding too much liquid can make the soup watery. To prevent this, use less chicken broth and blend the soup until smooth after cooking.
Yes, you can freeze individual portions of this soup for up to 3 months.
No, this soup requires slow cooking to develop its flavors.
You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with 1 cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
