Marry Me Chicken Soup

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This creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is rich, comforting, and packed with tender chicken, pasta, and flavorful vegetables. Every spoonful is loaded with a velvety cream sauce, savory Parmesan, and Italian-inspired seasonings. It’s an easy one-pot meal that tastes like it took hours to make but comes together with simple ingredients.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Tuscan

Keyword: comfort food, creamy chicken soup, marry me chicken soup, one pot soup, Tuscan chicken soup

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Diet: Can be made gluten-free (with substitutions)

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
2 tsp Italian seasoning divided
1 tsp salt plus more to taste if needed
½ tsp black pepper plus more to taste if needed
½ cup carrots diced
½ cup celery diced
½ cup onions diced
¼ cup sundried tomatoes diced
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp tomato paste optional
6 cups chicken broth add up to 8 cups for thinner soup
6 oz small pasta such as shells
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
3 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned on all sides.
Add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until softened.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat. Stir in tomato paste if using.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to keep the mixture smooth.
Bring to a boil, then add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, remaining salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few more minutes until creamy and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

Start with 6 cups of broth for a thick, creamy soup. Add more broth if you want a thinner consistency.
For best results when storing leftovers, cook pasta separately and add it just before serving to prevent it from getting too soft.

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