Description

This Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe is the perfect cozy comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheesy tortellini in one delicious bowl. Whether you’re meal-prepping or craving a hearty soup, this creamy chicken soup delivers big flavor. Ideal for fans of marry me chicken pasta, creamy soups, and easy one-pot meals.

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

3⁄4 cup heavy cream

1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

9 ounces cheese tortellini

2 cups baby spinach

Extra Parmesan for serving (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the bacon drippings in the pot.

2. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until fragrant.

3. Pour in chicken broth, then add raw chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

4. Remove the chicken, shred with forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

5. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until fully combined and creamy.

6. Add cheese tortellini and simmer until cooked through (3–5 minutes).

7. Turn off the heat, then stir in baby spinach and crispy bacon. Let the spinach wilt.

8. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

To avoid mushy tortellini, cook pasta separately and add just before serving if storing leftovers.

The soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth or cream when reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 85mg