Description
Experience comforting flavors with Marry Me Chicken Soup. This creamy, irresistible dish combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (0.5 cup)
- Oil from Sun-Dried Tomato Jar (1 tablespoon)
- Yellow Onion (1.5 cups, chopped)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Tomato Paste (3 tablespoons)
- Chicken Broth (32 oz)
- Heavy Whipping Cream (1 cup)
- Fresh Basil (4 teaspoons)
- Kosher Salt (2 teaspoons)
- Dried Italian Seasoning (1.5 teaspoons)
- Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Crushed Red Pepper (0.25 teaspoon, or more to taste)
- Uncooked Medium Shell Pasta (8 oz)
- Fresh Baby Spinach (3 cups, roughly chopped)
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken (2 cups)
- Cream Cheese (8 oz, cubed, room temperature)
- Parmesan Cheese (1.5 oz, finely shredded)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven; sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking briefly.
- Add chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper; bring to a boil and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Introduce shell pasta and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan; mix until well combined and creamy.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
For freezing, store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg