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Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup: Easy Weeknight Dinner

Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup served with bread
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This Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup recipe is cozy, comforting, and loaded with shredded chicken, tender pasta, vegetables, and rich, cheesy broth. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect heartwarming dinner the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) cooked shredded or chopped chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
  • 4 cups (1L) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta (or other small pasta)
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2. Add cooked chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.

3. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is mostly melted and combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Add uncooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and fresh black pepper.

7. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This creamy chicken pasta soup is quick, hearty, and endlessly customizable.

Add your favorite veggies like mushrooms, chopped leeks, or tomatoes for variety.

If the soup becomes too thick, thin it out with more chicken stock as needed.

To spice it up, stir in a tablespoon of Sriracha.

For a thinner soup, cook pasta separately and add it in just before serving.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/creamy-chicken-pasta-soup-recipe/