Description
A hearty crockpot italian chicken soup packed with tender chicken, sweet carrots, crisp celery, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, finished with pasta for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner that tastes like homemade Italian comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pasta (orzo or ditalini)
Instructions
- Place chicken, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, broth, and seasoning in the crockpot.
- Season with salt and pepper; cook on low for 6‑7 hours or high for 3‑4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return the meat to the pot.
- Add the pasta, cover, and cook on high for another 10‑15 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, ladle into bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- sauté onion and garlic before adding. Add red pepper flakes for heat or shredded smoked beef for a different protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: crockpot italian chicken soup, slow cooker chicken soup, italian chicken soup recipe, easy crockpot meals, chicken soup with pasta, comforting chicken soup