Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup

Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup

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Dinner
50 min
10 servings
300 kcal / serving

Get ready to fall in love with this Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup recipe! This comforting dish brings together tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful cream sauce that's sure to win hearts at the dinner table. Perfect for cozy nights or weeknight dinners, this is a rich and satisfying meal that that promises warmth and deliciousness in every spoonful.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoonolive oil
  • 11/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (diced into 1 inch pieces; i used 1 1/2 pounds.)
  • 2 teaspoonsitalian seasoning (divided)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cupdiced carrots
  • ½ cupdiced celery
  • ½ cupdiced onions
  • ¼ cupdiced sundried tomatoes
  • 3garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cupflour
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste (optional see notes)
  • 6 cupschicken broth (i recommend start with 6 cups. see notes.)
  • 6 ozpasta (i used italian small shells.)
  • 1 cupheavy whipping cream
  • ½ cupgrated parmesan reggiano cheese
  • 2 ½ cupsfresh spinach

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the flour throughout and stir well to combine. Add the flour in stages to avoid excess drying. If you plan to add tomato paste, add it here and stir.

  4. 4

    Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and stir repeatedly, ensuring there are no lumps. Deglaze the bottom of the pan using your spoon.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and add in the pasta and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover the pot with the lid and lower the heat to low to let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the pasta is al dente. Alternatively, you can boil the pasta separately, and add it at the end.

  6. 6

    Open the pot and stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese, and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and spices if needed.