This Marry Me Chicken Soup is comforting, easy to prepare, and incredibly satisfying. It’s a one-pot wonder packed with everyday staples like juicy chicken, tender pasta, and sun-dried tomatoes. The creamy broth is enriched with onion, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Pair this delicious soup with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal!
The best part? This Marry Me Chicken Soup is all made in one pot with ingredients you probably already have, so you only have one pot to clean! Just cook the chicken, shred it, then sauté the aromatics, add the broth and pasta, and let it simmer. Finally, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then mix in the shredded chicken. Let it simmer until everything is heated through before serving. Enjoy a big bowl of this tasty soup right away. If you have any leftovers, they’ll be just as good the next day!
If this recipe seems familiar, that’s because my well-loved Marry Me Chicken recipe inspires it! I’ve taken all the elements you loved from that dish and turned them into a comforting soup that’s easy to prepare and incredibly tasty! This comforting soup is perfect for busy weeknights and makes an excellent meal-prep choice. It reheats quickly so that you can enjoy it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
If you love soup, don’t miss some of my best chicken soup recipes, such as my comforting Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, my hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage and Lentil Soup, or my satisfying Slow Cooker White Bean and Chicken Enchilada Soup.
Ingredients
Butter – for cooking the chicken.
Olive Oil – for cooking the chicken.
Chicken Breasts – can also use chicken thighs.
Seasoning– salt, pepper, and garlic salt for the chicken.
Onion – diced, to add flavor and texture.
Garlic– minced, to add flavor and texture.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes – drained well and chopped. Adds a sweet yet tangy flavor to the soup.
Chicken Broth – creates the base of the soup. Adds savory depth and helps to balance the cream.
Tomato Paste – to add depth of flavor to the soup.
Short Pasta – use penne, rotini, or bowtie.
Heavy Cream – adds richness and enhances the soup’s creaminess.
Parmesan Cheese – when melted, it adds a savory and nutty flavor to the soup.
Garnishes – optional, but fresh basil, parsley, or spinach add a little color and flavor to each bowl of soup.
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pot and set aside to rest, then shred or chop.
- Sauté the Aromatics. In the same pot, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Build the Broth. Add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste dissolves. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Add the Pasta. Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions until tender. Add more broth if needed as the pasta cooks.
- Make It Creamy. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Finish & Serve. Simmer for a few minutes until creamy and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, or spinach if desired.
Variations
- Chicken: Instead of cooking raw chicken, save time and effort by using shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Pasta – Use any short pasta, such as penne, rotini, or bowtie. You can substitute the dried pasta with refrigerated potato gnocchi or cheese tortellini.
- Low Carb – Omit the pasta and use frozen or fresh cauliflower florets.
- Cream – Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk, though you’ll lose the richness of flavor and texture.
- Add-Ins – For a heartier soup, add in sliced mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots.
What To Serve With Marry Me Chicken Soup
Since the soup is essentially a complete meal in a bowl, serve sides that can either cut through the creaminess or soak it up. Try my Italian Garlic Herb Parker Dinner Rolls or my Cheesy Garlic Bread. For dessert, keep it light with my Coffee Cake Cookies or my Lemon Tiramisu.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Let the leftover soup cool before storing it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until your desired temperature is reached.
- Freezer: Because the pasta is cooked in the soup, I don’t recommend freezing the leftovers. The pasta in the soup may not remain intact and will become mushy once reheated.
More Easy Recipes
- Slow Cooker Sausage Tortellini Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage And Lentil Soup
- Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
- Slow Cooker White Bean and Chicken Enchilada Soup
Marry Me Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper, and garlic salt (to season chicken)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4–5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups short pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, parsley, or spinach (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pot and set aside to rest, then shred or chop.
- In the same pot, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste dissolves.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions until tender.
- Add more broth if needed as the pasta cooks.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Simmer for a few minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, or spinach if desired.
Notes
Tips for serving:
- Adjusting Thickness: Pasta absorbs liquid as it sits. If you have leftovers, you may need to add a splash of extra broth when reheating.
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