Marry Me Chicken Soup
Marry Me Chicken Soup is incredibly rich and creamy and loaded with tender chicken, melty cheese, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. You will never look at chicken soup the same again.
What makes this soup absolutely delicious is all the amazing flavors and textures. Creamy and cheesy balanced with bright and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, together with tender chicken and a delicious broth you will probably want to drink straight from the bowl.
While I can’t guarantee any engagements, despite what the name says, I can say you will fall in love with this soup! Serve it with some garlic bread and a simple Caesar salad for a full meal.
Trust me on this one! Once you try this creamy, dreamy soup, you’ll understand exactly why it has earned it’s name. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite soup!
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken – Use cooked chicken breasts or substitute rotisserie chicken to make prep even easier.
- Pasta – Use a small shape of pasta like a shell or small tubes like elbow macaroni. Larger ones take more liquid and longer to cook.
- Sun-dried tomatoes – I like the sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil because they have a stronger flavor. Be sure to pat them dry to remove excess oil before chopping and adding to the recipe. Use the ones packed in olive oil for best flavor. Just drain/pat dry before adding to recipe.
- Cream – Use heavy whipping cream or substitute coconut cream if you prefer.
- Broth – Chicken broth, which I prefer, or chicken stock. Substitute vegetable broth of stock.
- Spinach – Fresh spinach gives the best flavor. Substitute kale or you favorite other greens.
- Cheese – Grated parmesan cheese is the best! And try to use fresh grated or shaved and not the powdered stuff.
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How To Make Marry Me Chicken Soup
- Be sure to cook until your pasta is al dente, drain, rinse, and set aside. In a large pot, cook the onion and sun-dried tomato in the butter. Add the Italian seasoning and spices, and cook until you smell them and the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, then turn to low. Cook for 15 minutes uncovered.
- Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Continue cooking on low until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Serve when the spinach wilts and garnish with more cheese.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Storage & Reheating
If you have any leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top until warmed through.
I don’t recommend freezing this soup because the dairy will get grainy and the pasta can get mushy.
How To Serve
I like mine with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread. Or check out these garlic knots and this gourmet garlic bread!
Variations
- Don’t want to make it when you get home, use a slow cooker on low. Just cook everything like normal but leave the cream, cream cheese, and pasta out until 30 minutes before serving. Add the spinach 5 minutes before you eat.
- I have a skillet version that doesn’t have pasta but it tastes great with a side of it or some rice.
- This tortellini version is a skillet version of the soup, but more of a complete meal!
Frequently Asked Questions
This delicious recipe is seared chicken breast with a tangy and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, with spinach, cheese, and a hint of heat with red pepper flakes! Not only will they think you’re the best cook, but it’s worthy of a marriage proposal which is where it gets its name from.
If you are poaching the chicken in the broth, cook it until it reaches 155F and not 165F or it will be over cooked. Pull the chicken out when it reaches 155F, let sit for a few minutes, and then cut, dice, chop, or shred it. Then when the rest of the soup is mostly done, add the chicken back into the soup. If you are using dark meat, you can cook the chicken to 165 because dark meat doesn’t dry out as easily.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Avoid mush – Undercook the pasta slightly so it holds it’s shape in the soup.
- Add extra tomato flavor – Add 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste with the chicken. Be sure to pat oil off sun-dried tomatoes with paper towels.
- Switch up the greens – Use fresh basil instead of spinach, or substitute kale (massage or sauté first before adding.)
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This creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe is a unique chicken soup, full of flavor, that the whole family will enjoy!
Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta medium shells cooked al dente, drained
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 medium onion diced small
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes sliced or chopped small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken cooked, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temp, cubed
- 3 cups baby spinach fresh
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded or shaved, not the powdery stuff
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until onion starts to soften.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes and garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Stir in the spices, cooked chicken, and broth.
- Give a quick stir to incorporate. Bring to a boil and turn to low.
- Cook for 15 minutes, uncovered.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Continue cooking on low until cream cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Stir to incorporate and the spinach wilts.
- Serve and garnish with more parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Avoid mush – Undercook the pasta slightly so it holds it’s shape in the soup.
- Add extra tomato flavor – Add 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste with the chicken. Be sure to pat oil off sun-dried tomatoes with paper towels.
- Switch up the greens – Use fresh basil instead of spinach, or substitute kale (massage or sauté first before adding.)
Nutrition
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