Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

Introduction

This Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that comes together effortlessly. Packed with tender chicken, beans, and vegetables in a rich, creamy broth, it’s perfect for cozy dinners any night of the week.

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Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery, onion, and carrots (total)
  • 32 ounce carton chicken stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans (do not drain or rinse)
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Top the chicken with the diced celery, onions, and carrots.
  3. Step 3: Pour in the chicken stock, beans (with liquid), fire roasted diced tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the bay leaves on top.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  5. Step 5: Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks.
  6. Step 6: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the heavy cream.
  7. Step 7: Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to heat through and meld flavors.
  8. Step 8: Serve the soup topped with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. Garlic bread on the side makes a great accompaniment.

Tips & Variations

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • Add a handful of fresh spinach or kale near the end of cooking for extra greens.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the beans with a spoon before adding the cream.
  • Use mozzarella cheese instead of Parmesan for a milder, creamier finish.
  • To boost flavor, sauté the diced vegetables briefly before adding them to the slow cooker.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. The soup may thicken after refrigeration; add a splash of chicken stock or water when reheating if needed.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well and add extra tenderness and flavor. Adjust the cooking time if needed to ensure they are fully cooked and easy to shred.

Do I have to soak or rinse the beans?

No, there is no need to drain or rinse the canned cannellini beans for this recipe. Including the liquid helps thicken and flavor the soup.

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Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

This Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a comforting, flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with aromatic vegetables, cannellini beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all enriched with heavy cream and topped with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal that requires minimal prep and delivers rich, creamy goodness.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery, onion, and carrots (total)

Soup Base

  • 32 ounce carton chicken stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans (do not drain or rinse)
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 23 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Finishing Touches

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they lie flat to cook evenly.
  2. Add vegetables: Top the chicken with the diced celery, onions, and carrots, distributing them evenly.
  3. Combine liquids and seasonings: Pour in the chicken stock, cannellini beans (with their liquid), fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Finally, add the 2 bay leaves on top.
  4. Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts carefully from the slow cooker and shred them finely using two forks.
  6. Return chicken and add cream: Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir in the heavy cream to create a creamy texture.
  7. Final slow cook: Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to allow flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
  8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top generously with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and optional parsley flakes. Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
  • You can swap cannellini beans for great northern or navy beans if preferred.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
  • For added greens, stir in fresh spinach leaves during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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