Description

You may have heard of Marry Me Chicken, a mouthwatering dish featuring sautéed chicken smothered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’s “worthy of a marriage proposal!” It’s delicious on its own, or you can serve it over pasta or rice for a heartier meal. But for the ultimate comfort, you can also transform it into an irresistible soup, all in one pot, for a cozy and satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp olive oil (from sun-dried tomato jar)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 cup elbow pasta (or your preferred pasta)
2 cups baby spinach
¼ cup chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Sauté the onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and seasonings: Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Simmer the broth: Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cook the pasta: Add elbow pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Add cream cheese and cream: Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and heavy cream, making sure the cream cheese fully dissolves into the broth.
Add spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
Finish and garnish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for making a comforting, hearty meal in one pot. You can adjust the creaminess of the soup by adding more or less cream cheese or heavy cream depending on your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American/Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 536 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 2225 mg
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg

Keywords: Comfort Food, Chicken Soup, Marry Me Chicken, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner, Creamy Soup