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Chicken Parmesan Soup

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Chicken Parmesan Soup

All of the flavours of chicken parm in a tasty soup!

Chicken parmesan is a dish where chicken is coated in breadcrumbs and fried in oil until golden brown and crispy before being topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella and baked until the cheese has melted, and it works well in soup form! This chicken parm soup is super easy to make! You start by cooking some chicken, onions and garlic before adding broth, marinara sauce and pasta and cooking until the pasta is done. Parmesan cheese is melted right into the soups broth before serving the soup in bowls topped with melted mozzarella cheese and crispy golden brown butter garlic breadcrumbs and fresh basil!

Chicken Parmesan Soup

Chicken Parmesan Soup

Chicken Parmesan Soup

Chicken Parmesan Soup
Chicken Parmesan Soup

Chicken Parmesan Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6

All of the flavours of chicken parm in a tasty soup!

ingredients
    For the breadcrumbs:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup (panko) bread crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For the chicken parmesan soup:
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (link)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (link)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (link) (or oregano)
  • 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon basil (or parsley), chopped
directions
    For the breadcrumbs:
  1. Melt the butter in a small pan, add the breadcrumbs and garlic powder, mix well and cook until lightly golden brown before setting aside.
  2. For the chicken parmesan soup:
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the chicken and onion and cook, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  5. Add the broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes, mixing every few minutes.
  6. Add the parmesan, mix and let it melt into the broth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Divide the soup between oven safe bowls, sprinkle on the mozzarella and broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle on the garlic butter breadcrumbs and basil and enjoy!
Option: Use any kind of breadcrumbs, I prefer panko!
Option: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, along with the garlic.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 421, Fat 19g (Saturated 8g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 895mg, Carbs 47g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 8g), Protein 36g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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