Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a delightful blend of rotisserie chicken, creamy broth, and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick dinner or cozy gathering. Enjoy its rich flavors and make it your go-to comfort food anytime!
Ingredients
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (0.5 cup, julienne-cut)
- Oil from Sun-Dried Tomato Jar (1 tablespoon)
- Yellow Onion (1.5 cups, chopped)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Tomato Paste (3 tablespoons)
- Chicken Broth (32 oz, 2 packages)
- Heavy Whipping Cream (1 cup)
- Fresh Basil (4 teaspoons, plus more for garnish)
- Kosher Salt (2 teaspoons)
- Dried Italian Seasoning (1.5 teaspoons)
- Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Crushed Red Pepper (0.25 teaspoon or more to taste)
- Uncooked Medium Shell Pasta (8 oz)
- Fresh Baby Spinach (3 cups, roughly chopped)
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken (2 cups)
- Cream Cheese (8 oz, cubed, room temperature)
- Parmesan Cheese (1.5 oz, finely shredded, plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, along with basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Add shell pasta, reduce heat, and cook for 12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan until cheeses melt.
- Serve in bowls garnished with extra Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 hours, or refrigerate for 4 days.
For freezer storage, use freezer-safe containers and consume within 3 months.
Consider adding different vegetables like carrots or zucchini for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg