Garlic Chicken Provencal Soup
Description
This Garlic Chicken Provencal Soup is a hearty and comforting meal that brings the rustic flavors of the French countryside to your kitchen. The dish features tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a robust broth made from Italian plum tomatoes and white wine, creating a deeply savory base. Aromatics like onion and garlic provide a warm, inviting scent, while fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese add bright, finishing notes. The inclusion of pasta and frozen vegetables makes this a complete, satisfying one-pot meal. It is perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, or when you need a quick yet elegant supper. The combination of textures from the soft chicken, al dente pasta, and crisp-tender vegetables ensures every spoonful is delightful.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the chopped onion; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
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Remove the onion from the pan and set aside.
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In the same Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter.
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Add the chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
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Add the tomatoes, wine, and reserved onion to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
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Stir in the frozen vegetables and pasta.
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Bring the soup back to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Place 1 chicken breast half in each of 4 large shallow soup bowls.
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Ladle the hot soup over the chicken.
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Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 137.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.2g22%
- Saturated Fat 8.9g45%
- Cholesterol 37.6mg13%
- Sodium 113.7mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The ingredients list in the source was incomplete. You will need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 2 (16 oz) cans Italian plum tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup dry white wine (or water), 1 (16 oz) package Green Giant Pasta Accents (Garlic Seasoning, Frozen Vegetables & Pasta), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium-low heat.
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of wine/water, and increase the simmering time for the vegetables slightly.