Homemade Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
There is something truly magnetic about a dish dubbed "Marry Me," and this Tuscan Style Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup lives up to the hype with every spoonful. It is a soul-warming blend of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all swimming in a velvety, herb-infused broth that feels like a warm embrace.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the tortellini to the pot and cook for 5–7 minutes (or according to package directions) until tender.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and heavy cream. Let the soup heat through for another 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh spinach until just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.