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    Home » By Ingredient » Poultry » Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Published: Feb 16, 2022 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy chicken tortellini soup is a wonderful easy dinner that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. Filled with warm cheesy tortellini and the convenience of store bought rotisserie chicken, it’s a deliciously comforting meal for any night of the week.

    2 bowls filled with chicken tortellini soup and tiny bowls filled with pesto and parmesan cheese

    On busy weeknights, my main goal is to make an easy meal the whole family will love, with as few ingredients and dishes to wash as possible. Of course I want it to taste good and be healthy too! A tall order? Maybe. But this soup definitely fits all my requirements.

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    • Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Why this recipe works

    • Super quick, this soup has about a 5 minute prep time and the soup cooks up in less than 30 minutes and has only a few simple ingredients
    • Wholesome and hearty, it’s a delicious soup perfect for a cold day and will instantly become a family favorite
    • Bonus points that it’s also quite healthy! It covers all 3 macro groups, offering a lean protein, healthy fats and a yummy carb.
    raw ingredients to make chicken cheese tortellini soup in white bowls

    Ingredients

    • Shredded rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken from cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Fresh cheese tortellini found in the refrigerated section at the grocery store
    • Regular chicken broth
    • Diced onions and optional carrots or green beans if you’d like to add a bit more fresh vegetables into the soup
    • The secret ingredient is store bought pesto. Adding in just a couple tablespoons of this rich and savory sauce helps give the soup a more rich flavor

    Step-by-step directions

    Making this flavorful soup couldn’t be easier! You will love how quickly you get dinner on the table.

    diced onions sautéed in a Dutch oven and chicken broth pouring into the same pot

    In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes till translucent, then add carrots or other fresh veggie, and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.


    Raise stove to medium-high heat, stir in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Then add in the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, just till al dente.

    cheese tortellini and shredded chicken being poured into a pot of boiling chicken broth

    Lower heat to medium low, and stir in chicken, pesto and season with salt and black pepper. Cook till chicken is just heated through.

    warm chicken noodle soup in a ceramic dish sprinkled with parmesan cheese and parsley

    Top your chicken tortellini soup with parmesan cheese sprinkles, red pepper flakes and serve with crusty bread.

    Store leftover soup in an airtight container for 3-4 days, but don’t worry, I doubt there will be any leftovers! This is a perfect meal for soup season, as it’s warm and filling, but not overly heavy. I promise you this will secure a permanent spot on your list of easy meals.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    Can I use a different type of refrigerated pasta?

    Absolutely! Raviolis would be excellent as well, I just like how cute and bite size the tortellini is.

    What if I want to use raw chicken?

    You can certainly add two chicken breasts or thighs to the boiling broth and cook through, then shred and set aside. Cook the tortellini as directed, then add the shredded chicken back in.

    2 ceramic handled bowls filled with chicken tortellini soup
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    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    This chicken tortellini soup is a wonderful easy dinner that's ready in less than 20 minutes. Filled with warm cheesy tortellini and the convenience of store bought rotisserie chicken, it's a deliciously comforting meal for any night of the week.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author:Andrea

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ onion diced
    • 2 carrots cut into 1" pieces (optional)
    • 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini
    • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
    • 4 cups chicken stock add in 1 additional cup of stock or water if need more liquid
    • 2 tbsp pesto store bought or fresh
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes till translucent, then add carrots or other fresh veggie, and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Raise stove to medium-high heat, stir in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Then add in the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, just till al dente.
    • Lower heat to medium low, and stir in chicken, pesto and season with salt and black pepper. Cook till chicken is just heated through.
    • Top your chicken tortellini soup with parmesan cheese sprinkles, red pepper flakes and serve with crusty bread.

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    Notes

    To use raw chicken instead of pre-cooked chicken, add two chicken breasts or thighs to the boiling broth and cook through, then shred and set aside. Cook the tortellini as directed, then add the shredded chicken back in.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3503IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 3mg
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is the recipe developer and photographer of Howe We Live. She is also a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, for her family of 5. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the food industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    Comments

    1. Freya says

      March 05, 2022 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      I omitted the chicken element and used vegan tortellini and it was absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    2. Luke Ratford says

      March 04, 2022 at 2:17 am

      5 stars
      A great winter warmer soup recipe, perfect for lunch and with pasta, it makes it filling 🙂

      Reply
    3. Liz says

      March 02, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      I have some leftover chicken, and was debating what to make with it! This recipe it is! On the menu for tonight!

      Reply
    4. Taylor Howe says

      February 16, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is so incredible I love when my mom makes it! Super quick and easy too

      Reply

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