Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade gnocchi (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the remaining Italian seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Heat through gently, but do not boil.
- Add the fresh spinach to the soup and stir until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to your liking.
- If adding gnocchi, stir it into the soup during the last 5 minutes of simmering, or until they are tender.
- If adding white beans, stir them in during the last few minutes of simmering to heat through.
- Ladle the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup into bowls and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg