An easy slow cooker version of the classic Italian dish.
Servings
Prep Time
4people
10minutes
Cook Time
6hours
Servings
Prep Time
4people
10minutes
Cook Time
6hours
Ingredients
1lbBoneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1yellow onion, diced
3clovesGarlic, minced
28oz canDiced Tomatoes
15oz cantomato sauce
1teaspoonSalt
1/2teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonOregano
1/2teaspoonThyme
1teaspoonBasil
1/4teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
4cupsChicken Broth
2Bay Leaves
3/4 cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
1/2cupHeavy Cream
1cupPasta
Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
To the bowl of a slow cooker, add the onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken broth and the main spices (salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes). Mix well then add to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken and the bay leaves to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
About 45 minutes before you’re planning to serve, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside to shred. Remove and discard the bay leaves as well.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender (easiest option) or by transferring small batches to a blender (SMALL batches).
Return the shredded chicken to the now blended soup and add the grated parmesan cheese, cream, and pasta. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
Dish to serve. Add mozzarella cheese on top if desired. Melt the cheese using the broiler in your oven or a kitchen torch and enjoy.