Description
Get ready to indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup! This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered with fresh vegetables and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that’s sure to impress everyone at your dinner table. Ideal for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, this soup is not only satisfying but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. With each spoonful, you’ll experience the heartwarming flavors that make this recipe a must-try for anyone seeking a delicious and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 – 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (small shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add diced onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Gradually sprinkle flour into the mixture and stir well. If using tomato paste, add it now.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth while stirring to remove lumps.
- Bring to a boil and add pasta along with additional seasoning. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender and pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg