Description
This creamy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Chowder is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly day. Loaded with tender chicken, pasta, and a cheesy broth, this hearty chowder is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the Chowder:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups (139.5 g) small shell pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup (100 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- ½ cup (56.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, add the diced onion. Cook until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add Broth and Cream: Slowly pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the heavy cream and whole milk until smooth.
- Cook Pasta and Chicken: Add pasta and partially cooked chicken to the pot. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Melt Cheeses: Reduce heat, then stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- This chowder will thicken as it sits. Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
