Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup Recipe: Cozy Bowl Joy - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken fillets or thighs
• 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups (360 ml) uncooked small pasta (such as ditalini, orzo, or elbow macaroni)
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 0.5 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs, toasted
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped