Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl
Cozy, Creamy, and Comforting
All the creamy, dreamy flavors of Marry Me Chicken, now in a cozy soup. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and pasta simmer in a velvety broth for true love at first sip.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 40 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour
🍲 Servings: 6
⚡ Calories: 657 kcal
📝 Ingredients
Main Components
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs)
- 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor Boosters
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 32 oz chicken broth (2 packages)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tsp fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (more for spice lovers)
The Good Stuff
- 8 oz medium shell pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temp)
- 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, shredded (plus more for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sauté the Aromatics
Heat 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil in a Dutch oven. Add onions + garlic → cook 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Build the Base
Stir in tomato paste + sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes until the paste deepens in color.
3. Simmer the Broth
Add chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, simmer 12 minutes.
4. Cook the Pasta
Add pasta → reduce to medium-low → cook 12 minutes, stirring, until pasta is tender.
5. Make It Creamy & Delicious
Lower heat. Stir in spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Mix 5 minutes until smooth + melty.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Ladle into bowls. Garnish with Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve with crusty bread or a crisp salad.
💡 Pro Tips
- Adjust the Heat → Go light on crushed red pepper, then add more if you like it spicy.
- Cream Cheese Hack → Use room temp for smooth melting. If clumpy, press against pot side to blend.
- Pasta Swap → Try orzo, orecchiette, or ditalini—just adjust cooking times.
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat (sat) | Cholesterol | Sugar |
| 657 | 37g | 34g | 22g | 190mg | 7g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition info is approximate.
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