Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl

All the creamy, dreamy flavors of the classic Marry Me Chicken, now reimagined as a cozy, soul-warming soup. With tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and perfectly cooked pasta swimming in a rich, velvety broth, this dish is love at first sip. It’s comforting, flavorful, and luxurious — a soup that feels like a warm embrace on even the coldest day.

Why You’ll Love This Marry Me Chicken Soup

This isn’t your average chicken soup — it’s a restaurant-quality meal with bold, romantic flavors that will make everyone fall in love. Here’s why it deserves a spot in your rotation:

• Rich and creamy: The combination of cream cheese, Parmesan, and heavy cream creates a silky, decadent broth.
• Loaded with texture: Every spoonful has tender chicken, al dente pasta, wilted spinach, and bursts of sun-dried tomato.
• Quick and easy: Despite its luxurious flavor, it comes together in about an hour.
• Crowd-pleaser: Whether for date night or a cozy family dinner, this soup gets rave reviews every time.

Recipe Overview

• Course: Main Course, Soup
• Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
• Keyword: Marry Me Chicken Soup
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 6
• Calories: 657 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Main Components

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs
• 1 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
• 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Flavor Boosters

• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 32 oz (2 packages) chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tsp fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper, or more for spice lovers

The Good Stuff

• 8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta (or your favorite small pasta)
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened to room temperature
• 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics

Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant. This creates a flavorful base for your broth.

2. Build the Base

Stir in the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens in color — this deepens the flavor and adds richness to the soup.

3. Simmer the Broth

Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 12 minutes. This allows the flavors to marry beautifully.

4. Cook the Pasta

Add the uncooked pasta directly to the simmering broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just tender.

Tip: Cooking the pasta in the broth infuses it with flavor and helps naturally thicken the soup.

5. Make It Creamy & Delicious

Lower the heat to low, then stir in the spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, until the cheeses melt smoothly into the broth and the chicken is heated through.

If the cream cheese clumps, simply press it against the side of the pot with your spoon until it dissolves completely.

6. Serve & Enjoy

Ladle the Marry Me Chicken Soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for color and heat.

Serve immediately with crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Control the heat: Start with less crushed red pepper and adjust to your spice tolerance.
• Cream cheese hack: Room-temperature cream cheese blends in smoothly and evenly.
• Switch up the pasta: Orecchiette, ditalini, rotini, or even orzo work beautifully — just adjust the cooking time per package directions.
• Make it lighter: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream or swap the cream cheese for Neufchâtel cheese.
• Add veggies: Toss in mushrooms, roasted red peppers, or sun-dried zucchini for extra depth.

What to Serve With Marry Me Chicken Soup

This soup is hearty enough to stand alone, but it pairs wonderfully with:

• Garlic bread – for soaking up the creamy tomato-Parmesan broth.
• Simple green salad – adds a refreshing, crisp contrast.
• Chilled white wine – a buttery Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio complements it perfectly.

How to Store & Reheat

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or cream to loosen it up if it thickens too much.
Avoid boiling during reheating to maintain the creamy texture.

Note: Pasta will absorb liquid over time, so you may need extra broth for reheating.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 657 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 37 g
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 45 g
• Saturated Fat: 22 g
• Cholesterol: 190 mg
• Potassium: 827 mg
• Sugar: 7 g
• Calcium: 199 mg
• Iron: 4 mg

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re cooking to impress or simply want to treat yourself, Marry Me Chicken Soup is a recipe that delivers. It’s rich, creamy, and layered with flavor that lingers long after the last spoonful — kind of like love itself.

It’s the perfect meal to share with someone special or to savor on a quiet evening when you need a bit of warmth and comfort. So go ahead — grab your spoon, pour a bowl, and fall head over heels for this luscious, dreamy soup.

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