QUICK CHICKEN MINESTRONE

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You'll love this flavorful chicken minestrone soup that comes together with pantry ingredients. Dress it up by serving the dish with garlic bread. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (5.9 ounces) chicken and garlic-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
1-1/2 cups frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, red pepper, onion)
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion and celery in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, water, beans, tomatoes, rice and vermicelli mix, vegetables, pepperoni, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and, if desired, pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Abu Salam Sani
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This is the best soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty.


M Arif Asif
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I added some kale and white beans to mine and it was delicious!


Lk Vai
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This is my new go-to chicken minestrone recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rashid Shaikh
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Benjamin Kihima
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Henok Chayna
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was actually really good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Saar Saar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Mugole Bashir
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Emmanuel Addison
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This is the best chicken minestrone soup I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


grim reaper 309
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This soup was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Sabra Gumm
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was really good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Jessica Close
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Salman Rhaman
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md arafi Islam
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This is my new go-to chicken minestrone recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Bawny Bawny
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Virginia Home
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I added some kale and white beans to mine and it was delicious!


Aqash Kayani
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time and it turned out perfectly.


Eniola Gold
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken and vegetables were tender and the broth was rich and flavorful.


Twum Evans
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This chicken minestrone was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.