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Marry Chicken Soup

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  • Author: Angela
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup with pasta, Parmesan, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes. Cozy, rich, and perfect for dinner nights in.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dry thyme
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • olive oil (for the pot)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ sweet onion (diced)
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken breasts in sun-dried tomato oil and all the seasonings.
  2. Warm some olive oil over medium-high heat in a dutch oven. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and lightly brown on both sides.
  3. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pot and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken breasts’ temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Set aside.
  6. Bring the broth to a gentle boil and add the ditalini pasta. Cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente.
  7. Add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
  8. Add shredded chicken back to the pot along with grated Parmesan cheese, stir to combine.
  9. In a spouted measuring cup, temper the heavy cream by adding hot broth to it and giving it a quick stir. Then, stir in the warmed heavy cream and broth mixture to the soup.
  10. Ladle into bowls.
  11. Enjoy on its own or with some crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use room temperature heavy cream for best results.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente to avoid overcooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 589
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 51 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg