Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup
A rich and comforting creamy chicken pasta soup made with tender chicken, pasta, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful creamy broth.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use cooked shredded chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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