Name: Marry Me Chicken Soup: Simply 5-Star Comfort
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs); 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar; 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 32 oz or 2 packages chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 tsp fresh basil (plus more for garnish); 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (or more if you like heat); 8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta; 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temperature); 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (plus more for garnish)

Description

Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful, and comforting dish perfect for a weeknight meal. It’s packed with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, pasta, and a rich, cheesy broth. This recipe is designed to be easy for beginners, making it a stress-free and fun cooking experience.

Ingredients

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs)
1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
32 oz or 2 packages chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 tsp fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper (or more if you like heat)
8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta
3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temperature)
1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (plus more for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste deepens in color.
Pour in the chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 12 minutes.
Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Lower the heat to low, then stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir often for 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and the chicken is warmed through.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side.

Notes

Garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American