Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of chicken Parmesan in a delicious and easy-to-make soup. This recipe brings together tender chicken, a rich tomato broth, pasta, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or small shells
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the browned chicken and pasta to the pot. Cook according to pasta package directions, or until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and combined.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking fresh chicken breasts.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini during the last few minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked pasta against the side of the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 400-450 calories (will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies