Easy Chicken Parmesan Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 4
 
A yummy and filling comfort food that only takes a few minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. frozen chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
  • 50oz tub shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cook chicken tenders according to directions on package, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender (about 6 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir in tomato paste and crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and cook 6-8 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente.
  5. Right before serving, mix in cooked chicken, Parmesan and mozzarella until just melted and season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with parsley.
Recipe by The Family Fudge at https://thefamilyfudge.com/2017/03/22/cheesy-chicken-parmesan-soup/