Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups pasta (elbow macaroni or penne)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. For a spicy kick, include red pepper flakes. This soup can also be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with chickpeas and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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