Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini is a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. After making this soup dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest, most flavorful soup. The warm, cozy aroma of this soup will fill your home and make your family beg for seconds. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Dip Easy Recipe and Refreshing Lemon Tiramisu Recipe Perfect for Summer Dessert.

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
• Tortellini
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Fresh basil
• Optional: Crushed red pepper

How to Make Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cream cheese until it's completely melted and the soup is creamy. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
5. Step 5: Stir in the tortellini and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
6. Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper if desired.

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 refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.

Freezing Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini

Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter soup, use chicken breasts instead of thighs and low-fat cream cheese.
• Best substitution: Use canned tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes for a less chunky soup.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup through step 3, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Reheat on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, then proceed with steps 4-6.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer it on the stovetop until it reaches your desired consistency.

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Canned diced tomatoes
• Chicken broth
• Cream cheese
• Tortellini

Seasonings

• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Red pepper flakes

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil
• Crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cream cheese until it's completely melted and the soup is creamy. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
5. Step 5: Stir in the tortellini and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
6. Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter soup, use chicken breasts instead of thighs and low-fat cream cheese.
• Best substitution: Use canned tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes for a less chunky soup.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup through step 3, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Reheat on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, then proceed with steps 4-6.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer it on the stovetop until it reaches your desired consistency.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• 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

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!