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Marry Me Chicken Soup
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Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, one-pot comfort dish featuring tender chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich Parmesan-infused broth. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners or impressing a special someone.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 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 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
  • 6–8 cups chicken broth (start with 6 cups)
  • 6 oz dry pasta (e.g., small shells)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
  • 2½–3 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add diced onions, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in flour and stir to combine. Add tomato paste if using and stir again.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Uncover and stir in heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan. Simmer for 5 more minutes until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep—add at the end to avoid overcooking.
  • Coconut milk or cream cheese can be used instead of heavy cream.
  • Cook pasta separately if you plan to freeze the soup.
  • Start with 6 cups of broth for a thicker soup; add more to thin if needed.

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