Description
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich, comforting one-pot meal filled with tender chicken, vegetables, pasta, and a luscious creamy broth. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onions
1/4 cup diced sundried tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
6–8 cups chicken broth
6 oz small pasta (such as shells)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 to 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Add tomato paste if using and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, stirring continuously and scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and parmesan cheese. Simmer for another 5 minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Substitute heavy cream with half and half or milk for a lighter version.
Cook pasta separately if planning to store or freeze to prevent mushiness.
Add more broth when reheating as the soup thickens over time.
Tomato paste enhances flavor but can be omitted for a creamier soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
