Description
This Chicken Parm Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan. It combines tender chicken, tangy marinara, and gooey cheese in a heartwarming soup, perfect for any weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the Italian herbs, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow to cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir well. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the soup.
- Check for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For best results, serve immediately after preparing.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by omitting chicken and using vegetable broth.
- Gluten-free pasta can be used for a gluten-free variation.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A