Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy goodness with tender chicken and vibrant Tuscan flavors. This delightful soup features sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and rotini pasta, creating a comforting experience that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends while delivering a nutritious meal packed with protein. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or served as a starter at your next gathering, each spoonful is sure to warm your heart and fill your tummy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 3–4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups dry rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice the onion, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, mince the garlic, and shred the chicken.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and slightly browned.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil; stir to combine.
- Incorporate tomato paste and cook for one minute to enhance flavor.
- Add shredded chicken and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions (10-12 minutes).
- Once pasta is cooked, turn off heat and stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg