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Easy Recipes Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

This creamy Tuscan-inspired Marry Me Chicken Soup is the definition of cozy, comforting, and delicious—perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 lb pasta (like penne or fusilli), cooked separately

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add shredded chicken, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
  7. Add cooked pasta just before serving or spoon into individual bowls and pour soup over pasta to prevent sogginess.

Notes

To make this soup lower in carbs, you can skip the pasta or use a low-carb alternative like zucchini noodles.