Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Heartwarming Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delicious Marry Me Chicken Soup featuring tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy broth, perfect for cozy meals.
Equipment
- large Dutch oven or pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 oz gluten-free shell pasta or pasta of choice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie recommended
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- ¾ cup half & half or Original Nutpods for dairy-free
- 1 package Boursin cheese or 4 oz cream cheese / Kite Hill cream cheese for dairy-free
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese divided or ¼ cup nutritional yeast for dairy-free
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste; stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then add uncooked pasta. Cook over medium heat until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shredded chicken, spinach, half & half, Boursin cheese, and ¼ cup Parmesan. Stir for 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and broth is creamy.
- Serve hot, topped with remaining Parmesan, fresh parsley, and extra crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
Cook pasta separately if meal-prepping to avoid absorbing too much broth. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor. For dairy-free, swap half & half with Nutpods, Boursin with Kite Hill cream cheese, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Freezes well without pasta or dairy; add these when reheating. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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