Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from being too thin. This hearty, cozy soup is perfect for chilly nights. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Iced Blue Tea Latte Recipe with Vanilla Cold Foam and Burnt Honey Pie with Flaky Oat Crust Recipe.
Why This Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini Is Pure Comfort
- It's ready in just 30 minutes of prep time
- The creamy tomato base is irresistible
- Tortellini makes it a hearty, filling meal
- It's better than takeout and freezes well
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 cheese
- Frozen cheese tortellini
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken broth: Use low-sodium if possible
- Cream cheese: Full-fat or reduced-fat works
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How to Make Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet until browned, then shred and set aside.
- Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the shredded chicken.
- Step 3: Add frozen cheese tortellini to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Step 4: Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 5: Serve hot, topped with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become dry. Cook it separately and add it back to the slow cooker at the end.
- Pro tip: For a thinner soup, add more chicken broth. For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered for a bit.
- Pro tip: Make it ahead and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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 for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
Freezing Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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: Use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of chicken for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Make it ahead and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a bit to reduce. If it's too thick, add more chicken broth.
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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 cheese
- Frozen cheese tortellini
Seasonings
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet until browned, then shred and set aside.
- Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the shredded chicken.
- Step 3: Add frozen cheese tortellini to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Step 4: Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 5: Serve hot, topped with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Best substitution: Use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of chicken for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Make it ahead and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a bit to reduce. If it's too thick, add more chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- 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 ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini FAQs
Yes, make it ahead and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
If the soup is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a bit to reduce. If it's too thick, add more chicken broth.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
Use sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute for the cream cheese.
Yes, cook in a Dutch oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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!
