Description
Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a comforting, cheesy take on the classic Italian dish, blending tomato, garlic, and herbs with tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add garlic and tomato paste. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and add chicken breasts, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot topped with toasted panko and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to better control the overall salt level.
- Shred the chicken for easier eating and to distribute flavor evenly.
- Red pepper flakes add a subtle kick; omit if you prefer milder soup.
- If using gluten-free pasta, adjust cooking time to the pasta’s package directions.
- For a thicker soup, simmer a few minutes longer or add a touch more cream.
- To keep the topping crisp, add toasted breadcrumbs just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ≈ 420
- Sugar: ≈ 8 g
- Sodium: ≈ 680 mg
- Fat: ≈ 28 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 28 g
- Fiber: ≈ 2 g
- Protein: ≈ 30 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup, chicken parmesan soup, creamy tomato soup, chicken soup with pasta, mozzarella parmesan soup, Italian soup, comforting soup, weeknight dinner