Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy broth that’s hard to resist. The addition of parmesan cheese gives the soup a savory richness that brings everything together perfectly. Inspired by the viral social media recipe, this dish proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to make something truly special.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 med yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz ditalini pasta use 1/2 for a more brothy soup
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup for soup, 1/2 cup for garnish
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the Dutch oven on medium, and add olive oil. Toss in the seasoned, diced, chicken breasts. Cook until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Set aside.
- Add diced yellow onion to the pot, cooking until tender. Then add minced garlic, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. When it reaches a simmer, add the ditalini pasta. Cook about 9 minutes or until the pasta is almost done.
- Lower the heat and mix in room temperature cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the broth becomes a creamy texture. Do not add the heavy cream to a boiling pot. This could cause the cream to separate.
- Return the chicken to the pot with baby spinach, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Garnish and serve with fresh basil, extra parmesan, and optional red chili flakes alongside crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Notes
Variations of the Recipe
- Chicken thighs can stand in for breasts, bringing a richer flavor to the table.
- Coconut milk offers a delicious, creamy texture without the dairy.
- Try other pasta options such as orecchiette pasta, medium shells, or orzo
- Gnocchi offers a gluten-free option to replace the pasta and turns it into an even heartier meal.
- Use rotisserie chicken or any leftover cooked chicken to save some time.
- For a heartier, thicker soup use a full box of ditalini pasta (16 oz). For a thinner soup with more broth, use half a box of pasta. Adjust to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 22.8gFat: 22.8gSaturated Fat: 12.5gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 887mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 195mgIron: 2mg
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