Marry Me Chicken Soup (Creamy 30-Minute Dinner!)
If you love the viral Marry Me Chicken, this creamy soup version brings all those cozy flavors together in just one pot. Juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and a swirl of cream make every spoonful rich and comforting, with tender pasta and fresh spinach to keep it hearty yet bright. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels a little special, ready in about 30 minutes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, small diced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 6-oz can tomato paste
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups small-shape pasta (uncooked) such as orecchiette, ditalini, farfalle
To Add at the End
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle the onion with the garlic powder and thyme, then cook until fragrant, about one minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken stock and 2 cups of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 2 teaspoons salt,the sugar, sun dried tomatoes, and chicken, stirring to combine. Cover, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the pasta, stirring to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick. Cover, reduce to a strong simmer, and cook until the pasta is just cooked through, about 8-15 minutes, depending on the pasta shape. Uncover and stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together or anything sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Turn the heat off, uncover, and add the cream, parmesan cheese, vinegar, and spinach, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Notes
- Thyme is the herb used in the original marry me chicken, but you can swap out no-salt-added Italian seasoning or poultry seasoning.
- 1 can of tomato paste is about 10 tablespoons. If using a concentrated tube of tomato sauce, just be sure to adjust according to the concentration level.
- Pasta: I tested this recipe with three different types of pasta. And while I love the orecchiette and farfalle, the ditalini held its shape the best. Just don’t use large pasta like penne or rigatoni because it will soak up too much liquid. And keep an eye on the cook time, depending on the size of your pasta. Smaller pasta will take less time to cook, and you don’t want it sticking together or overcooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1399IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg
