Description
A cozy, creamy, and flavor-packed bowl of Marry Me Chicken Soup is just what your dinner table needs. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, pasta shells, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach in a Parmesan-infused broth, this easy recipe brings comforting food ideas to life. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or warming bowl on a cold day, this dish stands out among dinner ideas and healthy comfort food recipes. It’s an easy dinner worth repeating—simple enough for weeknights, special enough for guests.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil (from sun-dried tomato jar)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 cups medium pasta shells
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, then set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat remaining oil. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and onion powder. Sauté for 1 minute.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pot’s bottom. Add seared chicken back in and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
4. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the pot.
5. Add pasta shells and cook for 10–12 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let simmer 3–4 minutes more.
7. Turn off heat, add spinach, and stir until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use sun-dried tomato oil for extra flavor depth.
Add spinach at the end to retain color and nutrients.
To thin out the soup, just add a splash more broth or cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy soup, comfort food, chicken recipe, marry me chicken, pasta soup