CHICKEN MINESTRONE

Chicken Minestrone image

A packaged minestrone soup mix is jazzed up with cubed chicken, fresh zucchini, portobello mushrooms and crunchy croutons for this satisfying main course. It's easy to prepare, yet seems like you fussed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (9.3 ounces) minestrone soup mix
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
6 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Prepare soup mix according to package directions, adding zucchini and mushrooms. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir into soup. , For croutons, in a large bowl, combine butter and parsley. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. , Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 2164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.