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Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup

Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup for Ultimate Comfort

This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates weeknight meals with layers of flavor and is ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken for speed and convenience
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
Pasta
  • 2 cups penne or fusilli pasta cooked al dente
Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese fresh
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs basil, oregano, fresh preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, stirring well to combine the ingredients. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Once simmering, add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and gently stir in 1 cup of cream and 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
  6. Add a sprinkle of Italian herbs, along with salt and pepper to taste. Warm through for another 2 minutes.
  7. Ladle your creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup into bowls while it's still hot, and top with extra parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness; use fresh herbs for the best flavor; taste before serving to adjust seasoning accordingly.

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