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chicken parmesan soup with homemade croutons

Chicken Parmesan Soup with Homemade Croutons

Megan @ 3 Scoops of Sugar
A classic American/Italian dish made simple yet still delicious in soup form.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Comfort Food

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 loaf of Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + extra for brushing chicken
  • Coarse salt and black pepper to season chicken
  • 3 tablespoons garlic and herb rub divided
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions
 

Chicken Breasts

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Slice chicken in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until done.
  • If using Pampered Chef™ Grill Pan and Press, preheat for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat. Prep chicken as stated above and cook 3 minutes, flip, and cook another 3 minutes.
  • Let cool 5 minutes and then dice.

Homemade Croutons

  • Cut bread into 3/4 inch cubes and place in microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of rub and stir well. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. Stir every minute or so. Once bread is hard and begins to brown, they are done.

Soup

  • This recipe was developed with use of the RockcrokⓇ by Pampered Chef to make in the microwave. See notes for that specific recipe. I am providing stovetop recipe.
  • Over medium-high heat combine chicken stock, 2 tablespoons rub, marinara sauce, tomatoes, diced chicken, and garlic in a stockpot or dutch oven.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until hot.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Top the soup with half of mozzarella cheese and half of the croutons and mix in.
  • To serve, top individual serving bowls evenly with remaining cheese and croutons.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Pampered Chef