Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup. A delicious twist on traditional lasagna in soup form, this recipe is packed with tender chicken, flavorful spices, creamy cheeses, and wholesome spinach. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
Cheesy Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté onion for 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add lasagna noodles and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in milk and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Fold in fresh spinach and let wilt. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce broth by 1 cup or add more cheese.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker version.
- This soup reheats well, ideal for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
