Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Chicken Parmesan Soup, a delightful blend of savory chicken, tender pasta, and gooey mozzarella croutons. This cozy dish captures the essence of classic chicken parmesan in a hearty soup form, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find this recipe becomes a staple in your kitchen. Packed with juicy chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, every bowl is sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces total)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 sweet onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces pasta (like rotini or farfalle)
- Mozzarella cheese (for croutons)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Once cool, dice the chicken into cubes.
- For the croutons, spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Top each cube with mozzarella and bake an additional few minutes until melted.
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil then add pasta; simmer according to pasta instructions until tender. Mix in parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot topped with mozzarella croutons and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg