Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup brings rich flavors and simple ingredients to warm your soul and satisfy your hunger in every comforting spoon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred for extra flavor)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you want to control salt)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for added richness
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the diced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until it’s browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, letting everything mingle in the pan for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let the mixture come to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes so the flavors fuse.
- Add back the cooked chicken pieces and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat — do not boil to avoid splitting the cream.
- Toss in the fresh spinach leaves and let them wilt for about 2 minutes. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now until melted.
- Taste and adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
Notes
Comforting and creamy Tuscan chicken soup with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich creamy broth — a perfect quick and satisfying meal.