Marry Me Chicken Soup

If you love the rich, creamy flavors of the viral Marry Me Chicken, you’re going to fall hard for this Marry Me Chicken Soup. It’s warm, cozy, and packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a creamy broth that feels indulgent but is still easy enough for busy weeknights.

This soup takes everything people love about the original recipe and turns it into a comforting, spoon-worthy meal that’s perfect for cold nights, family dinners, or when you just want something extra special.

Ingredients

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – Cut into bite size pieces
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Yellow Onion – Chopped into small pieces. Learn How to Cut an Onion
• Cloves Garlic, minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Sun Dried Tomatoes – Make sure to drain
• Tomato Paste – Adds to the tomato flavor
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken Broth Substitutes
• Italian Seasoning – Make Homemade Italian Seasoning with simple spices
• Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spice
• Medium Pasta Shells – Use any medium pasta shells. You can easily omit if you prefer
• Fresh Spinach – Packed and chopped
• Heavy Cream – Creates a rich liquid
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – Delicious topping when serving in bowls

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How to Make Marry Me Chicken Soup

Step 1 – Heat a large stock pot or large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt. 

Step 2 – Add in the diced chicken and onions. Season it with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned on both sides. 

Step 3 – Add in the garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds until you can smell the garlic. 

Step 4 – Add in the sun dried tomatoes and tomato paste.  Cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste is slightly darkened in color (approximately 2-3 minutes). 

Step 5 – Stir in the chicken broth, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil. 

Step 6 – Stir in the pasta shells. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked to al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Cooking time will vary.

Step 7 – Add in the chopped baby spinach, heavy cream and the grated parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted and cream is heated through.  

Step 8 – Serve warm topped with additional parmesan cheese (if desired), with a side of crusty bread and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness. You can even use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save a few steps.
• Add cream slowly to prevent curdling
• Parmesan thickens the soup naturally
• Let the soup rest 5–10 minutes before serving

Variations (Spicy, Slow Cooker, Low Carb)

• Low-Carb Version – Skip pasta and add more spinach or other veggies such as chopped bell peppers and shredded carrots
• Spicy – Add in more red pepper flakes to taste
• Dairy-Free – Use coconut cream or other dairy free options
• Slow Cooker – Add the Chicken Breasts, onions, pepper, salt, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to the a 6 quart crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in the uncooked pasta, cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender. 
  • Stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach and parmesan cheese. Cook until the spinach is wilted.  

What goes well with Marry Me Chicken Soup?

Because Marry Me Chicken Soup is so rich and flavorful, we like to pair it with a light, simple side dish to keep the meal perfectly balanced.

• Homemade Garlic Bread
• Easy Homemade Artisan Bread Recipe
• Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
• Roasted Zucchini