Marry Me Chicken Soup
A comforting, creamy soup with rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, drained, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth Use high-quality for richer flavor.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed Ensure it's softened for easier blending.
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, cubed You can substitute for any cooked chicken.
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta Adjust pasta shape if desired.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for more spice as needed.
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- to taste Parmesan, grated, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Drizzle olive oil into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes until onion is translucent and soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy whipping cream, stirring well to combine.
- Add cubed cream cheese and shredded parmesan. Stir until both cheeses melt completely.
- Toss in dry orecchiette pasta, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 14-16 minutes, checking the pasta for doneness.
- Once pasta is al dente, add cubed rotisserie chicken and allow it to heat through.
- In the last minute of cooking, fold in fresh baby spinach and remove from heat once it wilts.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or a salad. Use high-quality chicken broth for better flavor. Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added for a fresh touch.