Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced small onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Carefully transfer the sautéed onion and garlic mixture into your crock pot.
- Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts directly on top of the onion and garlic mixture in the crock pot.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, ensuring that the chicken is partially submerged.
- Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the crock pot, gently stirring until combined.
- Cube 8 ounces of cream cheese and add it to the mixture in the crock pot. Stir gently until the cream cheese is completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Open a can of undrained diced tomatoes and pour it into the crock pot. Stir everything together.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, along with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
- Stir in 2 cups of uncooked pasta into the soup. Cover and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top as a garnish. Serve hot.
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Notes
For best results, sauté onion and garlic for added depth of flavor. Freeze soup without pasta for up to 3 months.
