Enjoy this comforting and rich Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup. It captures all the cheesy, savory flavors of lasagna without the fuss of layering and baking. This one-pot soup is perfect for a quick, hearty weeknight meal.
Author:Amelia Carmichael
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop (One-Pot)
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or small shells)
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the uncooked pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese cubes until completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and reserved cooked chicken. Heat through gently, do not boil.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in the ricotta cheese until just combined; it will create creamy pockets.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken to save time. Shred it and add it back in Step 6.
For a thicker soup, mash a small portion of the cooked pasta against the side of the pot before adding the cheeses.