Description
Bring bold flavor to your table with this cozy, creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup. It blends shredded chicken, shell pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan into a dreamy one-pot dish that’s perfect for easy dinners, weekend gatherings, or meal prep. It’s rich, savory, and packed with comforting textures. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, a healthy-ish comfort food, or just crave something creamy and soul-warming—this easy recipe has you covered. Think of it as the best creamy chicken soup recipe with a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups medium shell pasta
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
2. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
6. Lower the heat, add chicken and cream, and let simmer for 5–10 minutes.
7. Stir in parmesan and spinach. Cook until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
8. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
For freezing, cook pasta separately to avoid sogginess when reheating.
Rotisserie chicken adds depth and saves time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg