Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup blends Italian-inspired flavors with comforting textures. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a delightful meal you’ll want to savor repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 2 cups pasta (like bowtie or penne)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, allowing onions and garlic to release their aromatic essence and turn translucent.
- Introduce shredded chicken into the pot, sprinkling Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, elevating heat until liquid reaches a rolling boil, then carefully add pasta and cook until noodles reach perfect al dente consistency.
- Decrease heat to a gentle simmer, folding in luxurious heavy cream, vibrant spinach leaves, and intensely flavored sun-dried tomatoes, allowing ingredients to meld together for 5-7 minutes.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile throughout the soup.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a generous sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving alternative to shredded chicken.
- Opt for gluten-free pasta to make the soup celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or dairy-free alternatives for a lighter, vegan-friendly version of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg