Carrabba's Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup

Warm up your soul with Carrabba’s Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup—a bold and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings. This hearty soup combines tender shredded chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, all simmered in a fragrant tomato and chicken broth base. Orzo pasta adds a satisfying texture, while dried herbs like oregano and basil elevate the dish with classic Mediterranean notes. Ready in just about an hour, this comforting bowl of goodness is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and it’s easily customizable with a sprinkle of Parmesan or fresh parsley for garnish. Bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen with this crowd-pleasing, one-pot wonder!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup orzo pasta (or any small pasta)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Return the chicken breasts to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.

Step 8

Stir in the orzo pasta and let it cook in the soup for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2930.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1980.1

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 299.8mg	0%
Sodium 4955.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 165.6g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 496.6mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 4265.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 44.9%