Description

A creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Soup, combining rich sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken, and fresh spinach for a hearty meal that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

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

3 tbsp tomato paste

32 oz or 2 packages chicken broth

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 (or more if you like heat)

8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta

3 cups fresh baby spinach

roughly chopped

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

8 oz cream cheese

cubed (room temperature)

1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese

finely shredded (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, fresh basil, kosher salt, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add the uncooked shell pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the fresh spinach and shredded rotisserie chicken, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully integrated.
Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a spicier version, feel free to add more crushed red pepper. This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: soup making
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Protein: 15g

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy soup, chicken soup, comfort food, sun-dried tomatoes