Description
Experience the comfort of a classic white chicken lasagna in a convenient, one-pot soup. This rich and savory dish combines tender chicken, hearty pasta, and vibrant spinach in a velvety, herb-infused broth. It captures the complex, cheesy layers of traditional lasagna without the time-consuming assembly, making it the perfect quick and satisfying meal for chilly weeknights. It is a family-favorite that bridges the gap between gourmet flavor and everyday simplicity.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
â…› teaspoon red chili flakes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups dry short pasta or broken lasagna noodles
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Ricotta, Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella for garnish
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, stirring until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, add the raw chicken breasts, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, then remove the chicken to shred it.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the sun-dried tomatoes and pasta; cook until the noodles are al dente.
Whisk the cornstarch into the half-and-half and stir it into the boiling soup until thickened.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Serve hot, finished with a generous topping of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding. You can adjust the thickness of the soup by simmering slightly longer after adding the cornstarch mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, noting that pasta will continue to absorb broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg