Description

Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and creamy Italian-inspired dish featuring shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rotini pasta in a flavorful tomato and basil broth, finished with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a rich, satisfying meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Broth

1 pound shredded chicken
4 cups chicken broth

Vegetables and Herbs

3–4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Other Ingredients

3 ounces tomato paste
2 cups dry rotini pasta
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients by shredding the chicken, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and basil, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and garlic until soft and beginning to brown. Then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil, cooking for another minute to release their flavors.
Add Tomato Paste and Chicken: Stir in the tomato paste and cook it with the aromatics for about a minute. Add the shredded chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
Simmer Broth: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
Cook Pasta: Add the rotini pasta to the simmering broth. Cook for 10-12 minutes or according to package instructions, until the pasta is tender.
Finish Soup: Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious finishing touch.

Notes

Use freshly shredded chicken from a cooked rotisserie or poached chicken breast for optimal flavor and texture.
If sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil are used, reduce additional oil during sautéing.
For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken broth slightly or cook the pasta a bit longer to absorb more liquid.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, Italian chicken soup, rotini pasta soup, sun-dried tomato soup, comfort food soup