Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup delivers Italian-inspired comfort with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan in a rich, velvety broth. Guaranteed to win hearts, this soul-warming dish promises pure culinary romance you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 packages (32 ounces each) chicken broth
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, julienned
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 4 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Warm the sun-dried tomato oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring continuously to develop rich flavors for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh basil, salt, and selected seasonings, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add uncooked pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Lower heat to the lowest setting, allowing the pasta to absorb remaining liquid.
- Gently fold in fresh spinach leaves, cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan, ensuring even distribution.
- Continue cooking for 5 minutes until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, torn fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Select high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Keep extra pasta water handy to adjust sauce consistency if needed during cooking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker meal preparation without compromising taste.
- Consider gluten-free pasta options like chickpea or zucchini noodles for dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1394 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg