Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort dish: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious cream sauce, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, this rich soup is not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare. With Italian seasonings, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach adding depth and flavor, it promises to be a family favorite. Plus, with options for meal prep and ingredient variations, you can make it your own!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Italian seasoning
- Carrots, celery, and onions
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Garlic
- Flour
- Chicken broth
- Pasta (small shells recommended)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 golden brown.
- Stir in onions, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir well. If using tomato paste, add now.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps; deglaze the pot.
- Bring to boil; add pasta with more seasoning. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan; simmer briefly before adjusting seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg