Chicken Tortellini Soup

Name: Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 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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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.

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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