Chicken Pasta Soup J Alexander’S Recipe

Chicken pasta soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for chilly days. This recipe from J Alexander's is packed with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and delicious pasta. It is a complete meal in a bowl that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup small pasta (such as macaroni or shells)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked chicken back to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al d