Description
Warm up with this comforting Sicilian Chicken Soup, a Mediterranean classic filled with shredded chicken, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It’s a wholesome and hearty dish perfect for quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, and meal-prep. This easy recipe brings rustic Italian flavors to your kitchen and is one of the best dinner ideas or food ideas for busy weeknights. Whether you want a cozy lunch or family-friendly meal, this soup delivers every time.
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes with juices and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add chicken breasts or thighs, diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
4. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot. Stir well.
6. Add parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add the parmesan rind during simmering and discard before serving.
Soup can be frozen up to 3 months; thaw in fridge and reheat gently.
Add more vegetables or a handful of pasta for a heartier variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian/Sicilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 to 2 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sicilian chicken soup, easy soup, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, meal prep