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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

This easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe is made with tender chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and pasta in a rich, flavorful broth. It has all the delicious flavors of classic Marry Me Chicken in a comforting soup that's ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want something hearty and satisfying!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30-minute chicken soup, one pot soup recipe, quick weeknight dinner, tuscan chicken soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup uncooked short cut pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then chop the onion and any large pieces of sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside. (it doesn't have to be fully cooked at this point).
    1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup onion
  • Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and raise to medium-high heat, bring to a boil and then add the pasta and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
    4 cups chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup uncooked short cut pasta
  • Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach wilts and the cheese has melted, 2-3 minutes.
    2 cups fresh spinach, ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Notes

I use a 4.5 qt Dutch oven.
Nutrition information is approximate and will vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 1100mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1568IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg