Description
Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup is a rich and cozy dish loaded with tender chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and cheesy pasta shells in a velvety broth—perfect for chilly fall nights.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 to 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 (start with 6 cups)
- 6 oz pasta (Italian small shells recommended)
- 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 Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden on all sides.
2. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Sprinkle flour gradually, stirring constantly. Add tomato paste here if using.
4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pot. Start with 6 cups and add more later if needed.
5. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and pasta is al dente.
6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
7. Taste, adjust seasoning, and ladle into bowls. Top with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Start with less broth for a thicker soup, and thin out as needed.
Cook pasta separately if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version, adding it at the end.
Reheat gently with extra broth to refresh creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g