Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Print Recipe
4.84 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup

With just a handful of easy to find, everyday ingredients, you can make this easy Chicken Parm Soup right in your Crock Pot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken parmesan soup, crock pot chicken parmesan soup, slow cooker italian chicken soup
Servings: 8
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

Soup:

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (I used frozen)
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat orzo pasta, uncooked

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup Crispy panko bread crumbs Italian-style
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh chopped basil, parsley or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

Instructions

  • Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chicken, tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink and cooked through and peppers are tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in orzo and continue cooking until pasta has softened.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Over medium heat, add butter to a medium skillet and heat until melted. Stir in panko crumbs and continue cooking until golden, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  • To serve, divide soup evenly between 8 bowls (about 1-1/2 cups each). Top each bowl with toasted panko crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese. If desired, chopped basil or parsley would make a nice addition.
  • Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping the leftover toppings separate.

Notes

Serving size: about 1-1/2 cups
WW Points: 5
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th recipe (about 1-1/2 cups) | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg