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
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cubed or shredded)
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes
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½ to 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 to 1½ cups small pasta (ditalini, mini penne, or rotini)
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1 medium onion, diced
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 Tbsp tomato paste (optional)
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to avoid burning. Stir in tomato paste (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth and marinara sauce. Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken pieces and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10–12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
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Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Gradually stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
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Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
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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