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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup

Cozy Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1small onion (diced)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1bell pepper (diced (any color))
  • 1 poundboneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 4 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1can (14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices)
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1 teaspoondried basil
  • 1 teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cupuncooked pasta (e.g., small shells or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • —Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables: Add 1 small diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the bell pepper is tender.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken: Add 1 pound of cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pot. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and add 1 can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Season the Soup: Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1 teaspoon of dried basil to the pot. Stir to incorporate all the flavors.

  6. 6

    Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to high, bringing the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  7. 7

    Add the Pasta: Stir in 1 cup of uncooked pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add Cheese: Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, allowing it to melt into the warm soup.

  9. 9

    Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Chicken Parmesan Soup!