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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup – Comfort in Every Spoonful

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Get ready to fall in love with this Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup recipe! This comforting dish brings together tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful cream sauce that’s perfect for cozy nights or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1–1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
  • 6–8 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz pasta (small shells)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
  • 2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes.
  2. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour throughout and stir to combine. Add tomato paste if using and stir.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps and deglazing the pan.
  5. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover, lower heat, and simmer ~20 minutes until chicken is cooked and pasta is al dente.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use 6 cups of broth for thicker soup; add more if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Tomato paste is optional; sundried tomatoes already provide some tomato flavor.
  • Rotisserie chicken can be used, add at the end just to warm.
  • For seafood, simmer only 10–15 minutes; add seafood with cream, spinach, and cheese.
  • Cook pasta separately if worried about mushiness and add before serving.
  • Flour thickens the soup; you may substitute cream cheese or other options.
  • For a lighter cream, use half-and-half, milk, or coconut milk (will affect thickness).
  • Slow cooker: Add all except pasta, cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Cook Low 8 hrs or High 4 hrs. Add pasta, cream, spinach, and cheese at the end.

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