Description
A comforting and hearty creamy chicken parmesan soup that combines the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan—tomato, garlic, and melted cheese—into a rich, creamy one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cubed or shredded)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes
½ to 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 to 1½ cups small pasta (ditalini, mini penne, or rotini)
1 medium onion, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste (optional)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to avoid burning. Stir in tomato paste (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and marinara sauce. Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10–12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Gradually stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a shortcut, use rotisserie or leftover chicken and add it toward the end of cooking.
If freezing, omit the pasta and add it fresh when reheating.
To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Add vegetables like spinach, kale, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg