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.

⏱ 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)

Disclaimer: Nutrition info is approximate.

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