Slow Cooker Caprese Chicken Soup

Slow cooker Caprese chicken soup combines the flavors of Caprese salad with chicken soup. Cooked or uncooked chicken, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese cook together in this comforting low-carb friendly recipe. Instructions to make this cheesy chicken soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Caprese Chicken Soup

• Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Both cooked and uncooked chicken work for this recipe. If using uncooked chicken, add it at the beginning of the cook time and shred or chop it once it is cooked through.
• Diced or Crushed Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes will give the soup more texture, while crushed tomatoes will create a smoother, thicker tomato base. Use whichever texture you prefer.
• Low-Sodium Chicken Broth: Chicken broth adds flavor and helps create the soup base. Low-sodium broth is best so you can control the amount of salt.
• Dried Basil: Dried basil gives the soup its signature Caprese-inspired flavor. Since dried basil is added during the cook time, it has time to flavor the broth.
• Parmesan Cheese: A small amount of Parmesan adds salty, nutty flavor to the soup. Stir it in with the other ingredients so it can blend into the tomato broth.
• Garlic: Garlic adds savory flavor and pairs well with the tomatoes and basil.
• Salt & Pepper: Salt and pepper keep the seasoning simple. Taste the soup at the end and add more salt if needed.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella is stirred in near the end of cooking. It melts into the soup and gives it a creamy, cheesy finish. For best results, add the mozzarella at the end instead of at the beginning.
• Fresh Basil: Fresh basil is used as a garnish before serving. It adds a fresh pop of flavor and color.

How To Make Caprese Chicken Soup In The Crockpot

Slow Cooker

1. Add the chicken, tomatoes, broth, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3, LOW 4-6.
3. If using raw chicken, remove from the slow cooker, shred the meat & then add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups  of the mozzarella cheese. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Instant Pot

1. Add the chicken, tomatoes, broth, dried basil, Parmesan cheese garlic, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix well.
2.  Select high pressure and set time for 12 minutes. Quick-release pressure when cook time is completed.
3. If using raw chicken, remove from the pressure cooker, shred the meat & then add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot.
4. Set Instant Pot to warm setting. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Cover and let sit on warm 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Garnish remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It has classic Caprese flavors. Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan come together in a cozy slow cooker soup.
• You can use cooked or uncooked chicken. This recipe works with raw chicken breasts or thighs, or leftover cooked chicken.
• It is easy to make. Add the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it cook until the flavors come together.
• It is comforting but simple. The tomato-based broth is hearty without being heavy.
• It is family-friendly. The mild tomato, basil, and cheesy flavor is easy to enjoy.
• It is great for leftovers. This soup reheats well for lunches or easy dinners throughout the week.

FAQs & Tips

What is Caprese?

This soup is based on a Caprese salad. Caprese salad is a simple Italian recipe made from tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It’s one of my favorite salads. I make it fairly frequently because it’s easy to throw together yet really good. Add chicken and voilà you have Caprese chicken soup. 

Should you use cooked or uncooked chicken?

This easy chicken soup recipe uses raw or cooked chicken. I like to use leftover cooked chicken which is what you see in the pictures. Whether you use raw or cooked chicken, the cooking time remains the same. If you’re using raw chicken you can cut it up into pieces beforehand or cook it whole and shred it after it’s done cooking. 

How can you lower the carb count?

The diced tomatoes account for the majority of the carbs in the recipe. To make this low-carb chicken soup more keto friendly, swap the tomatoes & broth ratio. I used 28 ounces of diced tomatoes and 2 cups of broth. So instead you would use approximately 15 ounces diced tomatoes and 3 1/2 cups of broth.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker Caprese chicken soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did you use?

I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker. 

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Slow Cooker Caprese Chicken Soup

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Slow cooker Caprese chicken soup combines the flavors of Caprese salad with chicken soup. Cooked or uncooked chicken, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese cook together in this comforting low-carb friendly recipe.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner, Lunch
• Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American, Italian
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb

Ingredients

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• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cooked or uncooked)
• 28 ounces diced or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Add the chicken, tomatoes, broth, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3, LOW 4-6.
3. If using raw chicken, remove from the slow cooker, shred the meat & then add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups  of the mozzarella cheese. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Instant Pot

1. Add the chicken, tomatoes, broth, dried basil, Parmesan cheese garlic, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix well.
2.  Select high pressure and set time for 12 minutes. Quick-release pressure when cook time is completed.
3. If using raw chicken, remove from the pressure cooker, shred the meat & then add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot.
4. Set Instant Pot to warm setting. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Cover and let sit on warm 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Garnish remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 305
• Sugar: 9.7 g
• Fat: 4.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 18.3 g
• Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 49.6 g
• Cholesterol: 93.8 mg

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