Go Back
Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup Easy Dinner Recipe

Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup

This Creamy Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup is rich, comforting, and packed with Italian-inspired flavors. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pasta simmer in a creamy Parmesan broth that’s guaranteed to win hearts.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1–1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 6–8 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz small pasta shells or similar pasta
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
  • 2 1/2–3 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Add onions, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring well to coat evenly. Add flour gradually to prevent clumping. If using tomato paste, stir it in at this stage.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and eliminate lumps.
  5. Bring soup to a boil. Add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until pasta is al dente and chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup is creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra broth, start with 6 cups and add more as needed. Pasta can be cooked separately to prevent thickening if leftovers are expected. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.