Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder recipe for a warm and filling meal

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
	1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , chopped
	1 can stewed tomatoes , undrained
	1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
	1 medium zucchini , chopped
	1/2 cup elbow macaroni , uncooked
	1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
	1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

272

Sugar

Fat

This Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder is a warm and filling soup that is perfect for colder weather. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta provides a balanced and nutritious meal that will keep you satisfied for hours. This soup is easy to make and can be customized to include any vegetables you have on hand. The zesty Italian dressing provides a unique and flavorful twist on traditional chicken noodle soup. Serve this dish with some crusty bread or crackers on the side to complete your meal.

Instructions

1.	Heat up the Italian dressing in a large pot over medium heat.
2.	Add the chopped chicken and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
3.	Add the undrained stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped zucchini, elbow macaroni, and dried basil leaves to the pot.
4.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
5.	Top each serving with mozzarella cheese before serving.

PROS

This chicken chowder is a hearty and filling meal that is perfect for colder weather.

The Italian dressing provides a savory and zesty flavor to the dish, while the vegetables provide a nutritional boost.

CONS

The macaroni in this dish may not be suitable for those who are gluten-free or have a wheat allergy.

Additionally, this dish may be high in sodium due to the canned ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This chicken chowder provides a good source of protein from the chicken and vegetables, as well as some fiber from the zucchini.
The tomatoes used in this recipe provide a good source of lycopene, which has been linked to various health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.