Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup
A comforting and hearty creamy chicken pasta soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pasta of choice (like macaroni, bowtie, or fusilli)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery in a large pot with oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Stir in your chosen pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken saves time for this recipe. For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a dairy alternative.