Description
A comforting and creamy soup featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for cozy nights and impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1–1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (small shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with Italian spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned for about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic; cook until the vegetables are translucent, around 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. If using, add tomato paste.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a boil; add pasta and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan; let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken with Italian seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Using low-sodium chicken broth is recommended for better salt control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg