Description
A comforting and hearty creamy chicken pasta soup featuring tender chicken, pasta, and vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded chicken, milk, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This creamy chicken pasta soup can thicken as it sits. Add more broth or milk when reheating.
- Gluten-free pasta may fall apart; experiment with different brands.
- A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.
- Fresh dill can be added for extra flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient substitute for cooked chicken breast.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with mushrooms and add more spinach.
- Avoid adding cooked rice instead of pasta, as it can become gloopy.
- Peas and corn can be added for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- The soup freezes okay, but the pasta may become mushy.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Seasoning at each step enhances the flavor of the creamy chicken pasta soup.
- Let the soup rest for five minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- If using a slow cooker, brown chicken and soften vegetables first, then add to the cooker. Add pasta at the end.
- If the soup tastes bland, add more salt, cheese, or a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg