Description
Warm up your evenings with this Irresistible Simple Creamy Chicken Soup Pasta. This comforting dish features tender chicken, velvety broth, and perfectly cooked pasta, all wrapped in rich flavors that evoke feelings of home and togetherness. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, each bowl is a delightful hug of comfort food that you’ll crave long after the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz small pasta (shells or rotini)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add vegetables and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken to the pot, season with salt (to taste), pepper, and thyme. Cook until browned (about 6 minutes).
- Add Liquids: Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Incorporate Pasta: Stir in pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Finish with Cream: Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth; warm through for another 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg