Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Absolutely. Boneless skinless thighs work great and stay extra tender. Cook time stays the same.

How do I store leftovers?

Let the soup cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days . Heads up: The pasta will keep soaking up broth as it sits, so it may thicken. When reheating, just add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it up.

Can I freeze Crockpot Italian Chicken Soup?

You can, but I recommend freezing it without the pasta if possible. Pasta can get soft after freezing and reheating. If you want a freezer-friendly version: make the soup base, freeze it, then cook fresh pasta and stir it in when you reheat.

What if my pasta takes longer than 30 minutes?

Crockpots vary. If it’s not tender yet, keep cooking in 5–10 minute bursts on HIGH, stirring once or twice. (Also, make sure the lid stayed on—crockpots hate being peeked at.)

Can I make this soup less salty?

Yes. Use low-sodium chicken broth, and start with less salt. You can always add more at the end, but you can’t un-salt a soup (trust me, I’ve tried).

9 Irresistible Crockpot Italian Chicken Soup Hacks

Description

Crockpot Italian Chicken Soup is a cozy, dump-and-go slow cooker dinner with tender shredded chicken, veggies, and rotini in a flavorful Italian-seasoned broth—finished with parmesan.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and diced
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic salt
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 cups chicken broth
16 oz rotini pasta (uncooked)
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (for topping)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients except the pasta and parmesan to a 6-quart crockpot. Stir.
Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
Remove chicken, shred, and return it to the crockpot.
Stir in uncooked rotini. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Ladle into bowls and top with shredded parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

Add pasta at the end to avoid mushy noodles.

Crockpots vary—check pasta at 20 minutes and add time if needed.

Leftovers thicken as the pasta absorbs broth; add a splash of broth when reheating.

Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (LOW)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg