By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 27, 2025
There’s nothing better than a warm, cheesy bowl of Chicken Parmesan Soup to satisfy your cravings—especially when it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love how easy this recipe is, thanks to tender rotisserie chicken, rich tomatoes, hearty pasta, and a generous amount of gooey cheese. It’s everything you love about classic chicken parmesan, transformed into a cozy, flavor-packed soup that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Soup season is definitely here, and to be honest, I’m not too mad about that! If you love chicken noodle soup , you are going to adore this hearty chicken parm version! This is a great, easy dinner to serve up to your family. Full of flavor and so hearty, thanks to the pasta. It’s filling, warming, and good for your soul!
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- ▢ 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ▢ 1 large onion chopped
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- ▢ 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- ▢ 1 1/2 cup San Marzano Diced Tomatoes
- ▢ 6 cups Chicken Broth
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 8 oz. penne pasta
- ▢ 1 lb. cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
- ▢ 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
- ▢ 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and allow to saute until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more.
- Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and allow to cook for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is al dente, stir in the shredded (cooked) chicken, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Once the cheese has melted, serve hot. Garnish with more basil and serve with crusty bread.
- Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Make the soup in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven. This will distribute heat more evenly and the bottom is less likely to catch.
- The pasta should be cooked al dente when you add the chicken in. It will continue to cook after this time.
- Serve with crusty bread!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Soup Step by Step
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Build the Base: Mix in 3 tbsp of tomato paste, ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 ½ cups of San Marzano diced tomatoes, and 6 cups of chicken broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Pasta: Add 8 oz of penne pasta to the pot and let it cook for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
Incorporate the Chicken and Cheese: Once the pasta is tender, stir in 1 lb of shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan. Stir until the cheese melts into the soup.
Finish with Fresh Basil and Enjoy: Mix in 2 tbsp of chopped fresh basil for a bright, herby flavor. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra basil. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!
How to Store and Reheat
This soup is best served as soon as it’s made. If it sits for too long, the pasta will take on excess moisture and it will become soggy. It will still be delicious, though!
If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, and it can be reheated on the stovetop.
Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cup San Marzano Diced Tomatoes
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz. penne pasta
- 1 lb. cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and allow to saute until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more.
- Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and allow to cook for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is al dente, stir in the shredded (cooked) chicken, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Once the cheese has melted, serve hot. Garnish with more basil and serve with crusty bread.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make the soup in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven. This will distribute heat more evenly and the bottom is less likely to catch.
- The pasta should be cooked al dente when you add the chicken in. It will continue to cook after this time.
- Serve with crusty bread!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
