This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is rich, cozy, and absolutely irresistible. With juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tender pasta, and a creamy Parmesan-spiked broth, this one-pot wonder might just win over anyone who tastes it—hence the name!
Why You’ll Love It
Rich & Creamy: Parmesan, cream, and spices make this soup luxuriously smooth
Hearty & Filling: Loaded with pasta, chicken, and veggies for a full meal
One-Pot Magic: Easy cleanup and minimal fuss
Romantic Comfort Food: Serve it on a cozy night in—you might just get a proposal!
Make-Ahead Friendly: Great for meal prep or leftovers
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1–1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
Salt & pepper, to taste
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced onions
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup flour
2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
6–8 cups chicken broth (start with 6, add more as needed)
6 oz small pasta shells
1 cup heavy cream
½–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
2½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
Add carrots, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat everything evenly. Add tomato paste if using.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring, deglazing the pot as you go.
Bring to a boil, then stir in pasta and remaining Italian seasoning.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until chicken is tender and pasta is al dente.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer 5 more minutes.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
Tips & Variations
Prefer a lighter soup? Use half & half or milk instead of heavy cream.
Don’t want tomato flavor? Skip the tomato paste and enjoy a purely creamy version.
Using rotisserie chicken? Add it at the end to prevent overcooking.
Avoid mushy pasta? Boil it separately and stir it in just before serving.
Need it thicker? Let it simmer uncovered a bit longer, or stir in cream cheese.
Nutrition (Per 1 Cup)
Calories: 300 | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 19g
Final Thoughts
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is the kind of bowlful that warms hearts and fills bellies. Whether it’s for a romantic dinner, a comforting family meal, or a cozy night solo, it’s always a win.
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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is rich, cozy, and packed with flavor. With juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tender pasta, and a creamy Parmesan broth, this one-pot recipe is comforting, hearty, and worthy of a proposal!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1–1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz small pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
- 2½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add carrots, celery, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat. Add tomato paste if using.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring, deglazing the pot as needed.
- Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Use half & half for a lighter version. Skip tomato paste for a creamy base without tomato flavor. Boil pasta separately if making ahead to avoid mushiness. Stir in cream cheese for extra thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: marry me chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, pasta soup, one pot recipe, fall comfort food