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Marry Me Chicken Soup

By Britney
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 6
marry me chicken soup in a bowl with a spoon and garnished with fresh basil.
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Marry me chicken soup recipe combines tender chicken, creamy tomato-based broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta for a delicious hearty meal.

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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Chicken Tenderloin
  • 2 tsp Herbs De Provence
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sundried Tomato Oil, (from the can)
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Soup Base

  • 1 Yellow Onion, (diced)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, (diced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, (diced, stems removed)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 14.5 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Paste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Water
  • 8 oz Short Cut Pasta
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, (oil drained)
  • Fresh Basil, (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with herbs de provence, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper. Toss to ensure everything is coat.
  • Add 2 tbsp of sundried tomato oil and butter to a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken and cook on both sides for about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked all the way through.
  • Remove from the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, then add garlic, rosemary, oregano, garlic paste, tomato paste, and chicken bouillon paste. Mix together and cook for about 3-4 minutes, then pour in the chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and in the pasta. Cook until the pasta is al dente (about 5-8 minutes).
  • While the pasta is cooking, shred the chicken into bite sized chunks.
  • Add to the pot, then pour in heavy cream, parmesan, spinach, lemon juice, and sun dried tomatoes. Stir together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is combined.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and serve with fresh basil.

Notes

  • Crockpot version. Make this marry me chicken soup crockpot style by adding everything to your slow cooker and cooking on low for 6-8 hours. Your kitchen will smell amazing all day long!
  • Swap out pasta for gnocchi for a heartier version! 
  • If you don't have herbs de provence, you can use italian seasoning.
  • Sub out 1 cup of water for white wine to give it a richer, more complex flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Sodium: 1867mg, Potassium: 1278mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 2546IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 332mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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