Chicken Parmesan Soup
A cozy twist on classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring tender chicken, rich marinara, and pasta in a warm, comforting soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dicing it into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce and chicken broth: Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the pasta: Add uncooked pasta and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked al dente.
- Add the final touches: Stir in oregano and half of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve it up: Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top, and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with diced zucchini or chickpeas, and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Italian Recipe