Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 6 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces rotini pasta; 3 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping; Fresh chopped basil for garnish

Enjoy all the comforting flavors of your favorite Italian classic in this warm and hearty bowl of soup.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian American· October 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

If you love chicken parmesan, you are going to fall for this soup. It has everything you crave, like tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato broth, all without the mess of breading and frying chicken cutlets.

The real secret here is the golden, buttery breadcrumb topping that you sprinkle on right before serving. It adds that perfect crunch that makes this feel like a special treat on a busy weeknight.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces rotini pasta
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Fresh chopped basil for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
3
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook for one more minute.
4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
5
Add the rotini pasta and cook until it is al dente.
6
Stir in the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until the cheese has melted.
7
In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
8
Add the breadcrumbs and the extra 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the skillet and toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
9
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the toasted breadcrumbs, and sprinkle with fresh basil.

💡 Tips

Store the soup and the breadcrumb topping in separate containers to keep the crunch fresh for later. If you have leftovers, keep in mind that the pasta will soak up liquid over time, so you might want to add a splash of broth when reheating.

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