Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 3–4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup basil (chopped)
- 2 cups dry rotini pasta
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the onion, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and shredded chicken before pouring in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add dry rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or zucchini into the soup. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with low-fat alternatives or additional broth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or frozen for three months.
