Description
Warm up with this creamy white chicken lasagna soup! A comforting bowl with tender chicken, spinach, and cheesy goodness that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Directions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In the same pot, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the noodles: Once the soup is simmering, add the broken lasagna noodles. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Mix in cheese and chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let everything cook together for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Add spinach and season: Stir in the chopped spinach, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this warm, creamy delight!
Notes
Start by heating olive oil in a large pot to brown the chicken pieces. Browning seals in the juices and enhances the flavor, so don’t skip this step. After cooking the chicken, remove it and use the same pot to sauté the onions and garlic. This allows the flavors to build in one pot without needing multiple dishes.
Next, add the liquids – chicken broth, milk, and cream – which form the base of the soup. Bring it to a simmer and toss in broken lasagna noodles for that lasagna feel. As the noodles cook, return the chicken to the pot and mix in the cheeses and spices. Stirring the cheese allows it to melt smoothly, creating a rich, creamy texture. The final touch is adding spinach for a fresh twist, cooking just until it wilts for the perfect bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes