Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
Try this heavenly Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe. It's a creamy, sun-dried tomato-infused dish that will have you falling in love with every spoonful.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 onion)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes julienne-cut packed in oil with herbs
- 3 garlic cloves minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 5 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups broth, 1 cup water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (whole milk or half and half)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded, plus more for garnish
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven and then saute the onion, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Add the sundried tomatoes and garlic and saute for another 3-4 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and pour about 1 cup of the broth into the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze any browned bits, then pour in the remaining broth.
- Stir in salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente for about 12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, and add spinach, chicken, milk or cream, and Parmesan; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan, fresh herbs if desired, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Milk: You want the soup to be creamy, so I usually opt for half and half rather than heavy whipping cream (although that is decadently delicious). If choosing milk, I would suggest whole milk.
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut, but cooked and shredded chicken breasts or thighs work too.
- Pasta: Cook directly in the soup for convenience, or cook separately and add before serving to avoid softening.
- Greens: Fresh spinach wilts quickly, but kale or Swiss chard can be used with a little extra cook time.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. For best results, freeze without pasta for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1932IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg