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Bowl of Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup topped with Parmesan cheese and spinach on a rustic wooden table

Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

This Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a time-saving comfort food that combines flavorsome ingredients to deliver a deliciously creamy and hearty meal your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or two small)
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup light cream or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 cups short pasta (about 160 grams)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Method
 

  1. Add chicken broth, chicken breast, roasted red peppers, parsley, garlic, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper to your slow cooker.
  2. Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 3 hours (or low for 6 hours), until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the pot.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together cream (or milk) and cornstarch until smooth. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add pasta and chopped spinach to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  6. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
  7. Turn off the slow cooker, stir in Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro Tip: If your slow cooker runs hot, check on the pasta a little early to avoid overcooking.