Description
Indulge in the viral flavors of Marry Me Chicken transformed into a velvety, soul-warming soup. This one-pot wonder combines tender shredded chicken, tiny pasta, and a rich, sun-dried tomato cream base in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is a gourmet upgrade to classic chicken noodle soup that is sure to please both kids and adults alike. It is simple, comforting, and remarkably easy to prepare using pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small diced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 oz tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
2 cups small-shape pasta (orecchiette or ditalini)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
Add the chicken stock, water, sugar, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes until al dente.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until the soup is creamy and warmed through.
Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to speed up prep time. If the soup becomes too thick upon standing, stir in a splash of chicken stock or water to reach desired consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg