Garlic Parmesan Chicken Chowder
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Chowder is rich, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, pasta, and a garlicky, cheesy broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it comes together in just over 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
- 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, just until lightly browned on the outside (it will finish cooking in the soup). Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and whole milk, whisking until smooth.
- Add uncooked pasta and the partially cooked chicken to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm*, garnished with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
*This chowder will thicken as it sits. Stir in a splash of broth or milk when reheating, if needed, to loosen it back up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 518kcal