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Creamy Sundried Tomato and Chicken Shells

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 8 oz shell pasta
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Add the sundried tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pot, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the shell pasta to the soup and allow it to cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and shredded rotisserie chicken, allowing the spinach to wilt and the chicken to heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy!
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