Chicken Pastina
Chicken Pastina is a cozy Italian soup where tiny pasta cooks in savory chicken broth, then is enriched with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano for a silky, comforting finish. Each spoonful is warm, peppery, and lightly creamy, perfect for a quick lunch or a soothing weeknight bowl.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Taste it, and season with salt if needed.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the pastina. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 seconds less than the package directions, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Turn off the heat and stir in the black pepper, butter, and some of the grated cheese. Stir continuously until the butter melts.
- 4
Ladle the pastina into hot bowls. Top with more freshly ground black pepper and the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
- Calories 842.99 kcal High
- Protein 49.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 75.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.98 g High
- Saturated Fat 24.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 118.48 mg High
- Sodium 2231.0 mg High
- Fiber 5.16 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 958.92 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.62 mg Good Source
- Potassium 452.47 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 324.48 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 3.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chicken Pastina is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. Each serving provides about 842.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Pastina?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Pastina made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Pastina Pasta. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Pastina?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Pastina?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 842.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Pastina easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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