Description
The Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe isn’t just soup—it’s creamy, cozy, and downright irresistible. With juicy chicken, veggies, sundried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan cream base, this Tuscan-inspired bowl of comfort is easy enough for weeknights but special enough to feel indulgent.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1–1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced onions
¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
6–8 cups chicken broth (start with 6 cups)
6 oz small pasta (shells preferred)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chicken, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
2. Add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Sprinkle flour gradually, stirring well to coat. Stir in tomato paste if using.
4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and pasta is al dente.
5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer 5 more minutes until soup thickens and spinach wilts.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Start with less broth for a thick, creamy soup—add more if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Use thighs for juicier chicken, or swap in rotisserie chicken to save time.
Cook pasta separately if you plan to store leftovers, to prevent sogginess.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat, or an extra squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days—reheat gently and add broth if needed to thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg