All the flavors of Chicken Parmesan—served in a warm, comforting bowl of soup.

If your family loves Chicken Parmesan, you’re going to love this cozy spin on the classic. This Chicken Parmesan Soup has everything we love about the original: tender chicken, tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and crispy croutons.

The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and comes together right in the Deep Covered Baker using your microwave.

This recipe is also a great way to stretch a whole chicken and make the most of ingredients you already have on hand.

Let’s make it! Here’s the recipe

What You’ll Need

For the Croutons

• Bread ends or leftover bread, cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Garlic & Herb Rub

For the Soup

• 1½ cups cooked chicken
• 2 tbsp Garlic & Herb Rub
• 1 can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
• 3–4 cloves garlic
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce (about 24 oz)
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese

For Serving

• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Homemade croutons
• Extra Parmesan, if desired

A Money-Saving Kitchen Habit

One of my favorite kitchen tricks is saving bread ends.

Whenever we have leftover pieces from a loaf of bread, I toss them into a freezer bag instead of throwing them away. Before long, I have enough to make homemade croutons, bread crumbs, stuffing, or other recipes.

It’s a simple way to reduce food waste and stretch your grocery budget a little further.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the croutons.

Place your cubed bread into the Deep Covered Baker

Add:

• Olive oil
• Garlic & Herb Rub

Toss until evenly coated.

Microwave for 3–4 minutes, stirring every minute.

The result?

Golden, crispy croutons with amazing garlic-herb flavor.

Once finished, remove them from the Deep Covered Baker and set aside.

We’ll use the same dish to make the soup.

2. Prepare the chicken.

Add 1½ cups cooked chicken to your Deep Covered Baker.

I love using the Electric Twist & Chop for this step because it creates perfectly shredded chicken that’s ideal for soup.

Julie’s Tip

A whole chicken is one of the most economical ways to prepare chicken for multiple meals.

I often cook a whole chicken in the Deluxe Multi-Cooker with water, then use:

• The meat for recipes like this
• The broth for soups
• Extra chicken for future meals

One chicken can stretch surprisingly far!

3. Add the remaining soup ingredients.

To the baker, add:

• Garlic & Herb Rub
• Diced tomatoes
• Fresh garlic
• Spaghetti sauce
• Chicken broth

Stir everything together until combined.

My Favorite Shortcut

After pouring the spaghetti sauce into the dish, add a little chicken broth to the empty jar and shake it.

You’ll capture every last bit of sauce and make cleanup easier too!

4. Microwave the soup.

Cover the Deep Covered Baker with the lid.

Microwave for approximately 11 minutes.

The exact time may vary slightly depending on your microwave.

When finished, carefully remove the baker using oven gloves or hot pads.

The steam will be intense, so open the lid carefully.

5. Add the Parmesan cheese.

Stir in:

• 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

The cheese melts right into the soup, adding richness and that classic Chicken Parmesan flavor.

Why I Love Grating Parmesan at Home

Freshly grated Parmesan melts better, tastes better, and gives soups and sauces a wonderful texture.

It’s one of those small upgrades that makes a big difference. 

Assemble Your Bowl

Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls.

Top with:

• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Homemade croutons
• Extra Parmesan, if desired

The mozzarella gets slightly melty, the croutons stay crisp, and every bite tastes like Chicken Parmesan comfort food.

Why I Love This Recipe

✓ Uses leftover chicken

✓ Great way to reduce food waste

✓ Family-friendly

✓ Budget-conscious

✓ Microwave-friendly

✓ Freezer-friendly ingredients

✓ Comfort food without a lot of work

✓ Perfect for chilly evenings

Make It Your Own

This recipe is very flexible.

Try adding:

• Spinach
• Kale
• Small pasta shapes
• Extra vegetables
• Additional Italian seasoning

It’s a great “clean out the fridge” soup while still feeling like a planned meal.

Final Thoughts

This Chicken Parmesan Soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few pantry staples, leftover chicken, and some homemade croutons, you can create a meal that feels both cozy and special.

The combination of tomato, garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tender chicken makes every spoonful taste like your favorite Italian dinner—just served in a bowl.

Have you ever turned a favorite dinner into a soup? I’d love to hear what comfort food you’d like to see transformed into a cozy bowl next!