If you love hearty comfort food that’s creamy, zesty, and packed with protein, this One-Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is your new weeknight favorite. Made with ground chicken, tender pasta, green peas, and a lemony ricotta cheese sauce, it’s the perfect blend of richness and freshness—all in one pot.
Why You’ll Love This Italian Chicken Soup
Protein-Packed: Each hearty serving has 41g of protein
One-Pot Wonder: Less cleanup, more flavor
Bright & Creamy: Lemon zest and ricotta lighten it up
Customizable: Easy to adapt with different veggies or proteins
Meal-Prep Friendly: Makes 6 large portions that reheat beautifully
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped Calabrian peppers (optional, for heat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz farfalle (bowtie pasta)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Ricotta Sauce:
- 15 oz low-fat ricotta
- ½ cup milk
- Juice of 2 lemons + zest of 1 lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
How to Make It
1️⃣ Brown the Chicken
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add ground chicken and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes. Break it up and cook through. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, and Calabrian peppers.
2️⃣ Add Pasta & Broth
Deglaze with a few tablespoons of broth, then pour in the rest along with the pasta. Stir, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Blend the Ricotta Sauce
In a blender or with an immersion blender, combine ricotta, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
4️⃣ Finish the Soup
Turn off heat. Stir in peas to warm them through. Add ricotta sauce and Parmesan, mix until creamy and smooth.
5️⃣ Serve & Garnish
Top with extra Parmesan, black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Serving Ideas
- Pair with a crusty baguette or buttery biscuit
- Add chopped spinach or kale for extra greens
- Make it spicy with extra Calabrian chili or red pepper flakes
- Swap pasta for cauliflower gnocchi for a low-carb option
Final Thoughts
This One-Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is everything you want in a cozy meal—creamy, zesty, filling, and full of Italian flavor. Whether you’re feeding the family or meal prepping for the week, this soup delivers comfort and protein in every bite.
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One-Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
If you love hearty comfort food that’s creamy, zesty, and packed with protein, this One-Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is your new weeknight favorite. Made with ground chicken, tender pasta, green peas, and a lemony ricotta cheese sauce, it’s the perfect blend of richness and freshness—all in one pot.
Ingredients
- For the Soup Base:
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped Calabrian peppers (optional, for heat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz farfalle (bowtie pasta)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- For the Ricotta Sauce:
- 15 oz low-fat ricotta
- ½ cup milk
- Juice of 2 lemons + zest of 1 lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add ground chicken and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes. Break it up and cook through. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, and Calabrian peppers.
- Add Pasta & Broth: Deglaze with a few tablespoons of broth, then pour in the rest along with the pasta. Stir, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the Ricotta Sauce: In a blender or with an immersion blender, combine ricotta, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Finish the Soup: Turn off heat. Stir in peas to warm them through. Add ricotta sauce and Parmesan, mix until creamy and smooth.
- Serve & Garnish: Top with extra Parmesan, black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Notes
Pair with crusty baguette or buttery biscuit. Add chopped spinach or kale for extra greens. Use extra Calabrian chili or red pepper flakes for more spice. Swap pasta for cauliflower gnocchi for a low-carb variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground chicken soup, creamy lemon ricotta soup, one-pot Italian soup, high-protein dinner