Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup! This luscious, hearty soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce that’s perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights. With an irresistible blend of Italian flavors from garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, every spoonful is a warm hug for your taste buds. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this family-friendly dish is also freezer-friendly, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that will surely satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (small shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2.5 cups fresh spinach
- ½ –1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots, celery, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; combine well and add tomato paste if desired.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a boil; add pasta and remaining Italian seasoning. Reduce heat; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg