Crock Pot Italian Chicken Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crock Pot Italian Chicken Soup Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot Italian Chicken Soup starts by placing chicken breasts, chopped onion, canned diced tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, diced carrots, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth into a crock pot. The ingredients cook together over 4-10 hours depending on the crock pot setting, allowing flavors to blend and the chicken to become tender.
After cooking, the chicken is removed and shredded, then returned to the pot. Uncooked rotini pasta is stirred in and cooked on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender, thickening the soup slightly. The finished soup is served with shredded Parmesan cheese on top, adding a salty, savory finish.
The final soup boasts a robust and comforting flavor profile from Italian herbs combined with fresh vegetables and a tomato base. The slow cooking method enriches the broth and softens the vegetables while the pasta and cheese add heartiness and texture.
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days, making this a convenient make-ahead soup. The recipe allows flexibility in cooking times and emphasizes the ease of preparation using a crock pot.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded for topping
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the pasta and the parmesan cheese in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred and return it back to the crock pot.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta. Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is cooked through.
- Stir to combine. Serve topped with the shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1774mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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