Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich Alfredo sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg