Description
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Lasagna Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with the comforting flavors of white lasagna—all in a cozy bowl of soup! Tender shredded chicken, lasagna noodles, spinach, and a rich white sauce make it the perfect weeknight dinner. Just set it and forget it!
Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
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4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups baby spinach
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
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Add chicken breasts, onion, garlic, chicken broth, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
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Add broken lasagna noodles and stir well. Cover and cook on high for 20–30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
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Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to melt and combine.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve hot with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
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You can swap spinach for kale or leave it out if you prefer.
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For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
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Lasagna noodles can be replaced with any short pasta you have on hand.