Chicken Parmesan Soup

My boyfriend, Bryce, likes to send me different recipes that we should try for dinner, and this was one of them.  I was particularly drawn to this because I had all the ingredients in my pantry and it was easy to make.  If you're looking for a spin on chicken parmesan, look no further.


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 15oz can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth (more if you want it soupier)
1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
8oz penne pasta
1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Steps:
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until tender and browned.  Add garlic and cook until fragrant.  Stir in tomato paste and crushed red pepper flakes (optional).  Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth.  Bring to a simmer.  Add chicken and let simmer for a couple minutes.  Add pasta and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until noodles are to desired texture. 


Right before serving, mix in the cheeses until just melted.


Happy Cooking!