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Marry Me Chicken Soup served

Marry Me Chicken Soup: The Best One-Pot Recipe

  • Author: Karen Colman
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Get the ultimate Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe! This easy one-pot dish features tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and tortellini in a rich, cheesy broth that’s guaranteed to impress. It’s the viral dish turned into the perfect comfort soup.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

8 oz oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

10 oz refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3 cups packed baby spinach

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1 chicken bouillon cube

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Prep and Sear Chicken: Pat chicken completely dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat 2 tablespoons of reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pot, let rest for 10 minutes, then shred the chicken with two forks.

  2. Build Flavor Base: Reduce heat to medium, add butter and diced onions to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and lightly caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. Create Tomato Base: Add drained sun-dried tomatoes (reserving a few for garnish if desired), tomato paste, remaining Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, and honey. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavors.

  4. Blend and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and add the bouillon cube. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until completely smooth. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes.

  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add the refrigerated tortellini and fresh spinach. Return to low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through and the spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.


Notes

For Extra Creaminess: For an even richer broth, you can add 2 oz of softened cream cheese along with the heavy cream.

Make-Ahead Tip: If making ahead, cook and store the tortellini separately. Add it to the soup when reheating to prevent it from getting mushy.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Patting the tomatoes dry before blending is key to a non-greasy broth. You can reserve a few whole or halved tomatoes to stir in at the end for extra texture and visual appeal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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