If you’re already a fan of Marry Me Chicken, you’re going to love this comforting soup version. It’s got the same creamy, flavorful base with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, but served up in a cozy bowl with tender pasta, shredded chicken, and melty cream cheese.
This soup is rich, satisfying, and easy to make in one pot. The name might be a little dramatic, but the flavor lives up to the hype. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something warm and hearty that doesn’t take much effort.
Helpful Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time. It adds great flavor and saves a step.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it melts smoothly into the soup.
- Want it a little spicier? Add extra crushed red pepper or a dash of hot sauce at the end.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs drained and julienne-cut
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 ounces medium shell pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature and cubed
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Bring to a light boil over medium heat and cook for about 12 minutes.
- Add the pasta and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until cream cheese and Parmesan are melted and chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan, basil, and red pepper. Serve immediately.
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