Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and add to the pot. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Once done, remove and set aside to cool.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and mushrooms. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and the mushrooms are tender—about 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. While it’s heating up, chop your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss it back into the pot.
- Add the ditalini pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes. Stir it every now and then so your pasta doesn’t stick together.
- Once your pasta is cooked to perfection, stir in the lemon juice, zest, oregano, and thyme. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option, or substitute ditalini with small shells or broken spaghetti. Freezer-friendly: skip adding pasta if you plan to freeze the soup.
