Healthy Chicken Cacciatore Soup



Healthy Chicken Cacciatore Soup Recipe � All the classic Italian flavors of Chicken Cacciatore in a lean and tantalizing pot of soup!

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup of celery, chopped
  • 1 cup of carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 8 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 � 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes (with garlic and herbs for added flavor)
  • 1 � 28 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup of white or red wine
  • 1/8 � 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 2 cups of small dried pasta
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper


Directions:

  1. In a large stock pot brown the chicken in oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots. Saut� for 3-5 minutes, then and 1 cup of the stock simmering for 3 minutes.
  3. Add everything except the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and pasta. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes
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