Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and let it heat through for 5–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach or kale if using, and let it wilt into the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Stir in cooked pasta for a heartier version.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
- Add extra veggies or mushrooms for variation.
- Soup thickens as it sits; thin with broth when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg