Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup brings Italian-inspired comfort directly to kitchen tables with irresistible flavors. Rich parmesan, tender chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes create a romantic culinary experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 cup medium shell pasta
- 1 cup baby spinach
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Warm a large Dutch oven to medium heat, drizzling oil from sun-dried tomato jar. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring for 2 minutes until paste darkens and caramelizes, intensifying the soup’s flavor profile.
- Pour chicken broth, heavy cream, basil, seasonings, and crushed red pepper into the pot. Elevate temperature to boiling, allowing ingredients to harmonize for 12 minutes.
- Introduce pasta to the bubbling liquid, reducing heat to medium-low. Simmer for 12 minutes, gently stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Lower heat and fold in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Continuously stir for 5 minutes until dairy components melt completely, transforming the soup into a velvety consistency.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving shortcut that adds instant flavor and tender meat without extra cooking.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk alternatives for a lighter version that reduces calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Toast sun-dried tomatoes briefly before adding to intensify their rich, concentrated tomato flavor and bring depth to the soup.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg