Description
Get ready to indulge in a warm bowl of Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luxurious cream sauce that comes together in just 50 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile dish allows you to customize with your favorite veggies or pasta. The rich flavors of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese create a satisfying experience that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1–1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, optional
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta, small shells
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 1/2–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic; cook until vegetables are translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and combine well. If using tomato paste, add it now.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; add pasta along with remaining seasoning. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese; simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg