NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup yellow onion

0.5 cup carrots

0.5 cup celery

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1.5 oz whole grain rotini

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried thyme

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of the salt and pepper.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 3

  Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they are lightly browned on all sides.

• 4

  Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme along with the remaining salt and pepper.

• 5

  Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then stir in the whole grain rotini noodles.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley before serving in deep bowls.