Name: Marry Me Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded); 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 3 cups baby spinach; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

By: Jill Mills Updated: Mar 4, 2026

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Shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and spinach make this Marry Me Chicken Soup an irresistibly creamy, flavorful dinner. It’s made in one pot in less than 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

Marry Me Chicken Soup in a bowl with a spoon

This marry me chicken soup is based on my popular marry me chicken recipe, incorporating the same ingredients into a quick and easy one-pot soup recipe. It has the same creamy sun-dried tomato base with spinach, just as a soup broth instead of a sauce. And, the best part, is that it’s even quicker and easier to make, with everything cooked together in one pot in under 45 minutes.

I’ve made several variations of marry me chicken over the years, including crockpot marry me chicken, marry me chicken pasta, and marry me chicken tortellini. While my family loves them all, this marry me chicken soup is quickly becoming a favorite!

Why We Love This Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe

One-pot dinner. The pasta cooks in the broth with the rest of the ingredients, so this is truly a one-pot soup and dinner. It makes the prep so quick and easy AND keeps clean-up to the absolute minimum.
Creamy, flavorful broth. The base of this soup is chicken broth, but heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes are added to it to give it a rich, creamy texture without being heavy and lots of flavor.
Ready in 45 minutes. This marry me chicken soup can be on the table and ready to enjoy in well under an hour. I’ve definitely whipped this up on busy weeknights and nights I just don’t feel like cooking.

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make marry me chicken soup

Key Ingredients

Here’s an overview of everything needed to make this soup. The ingredients are very similar to those in classic marry me chicken recipes. The exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Olive oil – To cook the onions.
Aromatics – Diced yellow onion and minced garlic.
Tomato paste – Adds the tomato flavor to the broth.
Chicken broth – Use low-sodium if possible, to control the final flavor of the soup.
Pasta – I like to use rotini but other short pasta, like penne and fusilli work great too.
Heavy cream – Adds the rich creaminess to the broth.
Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated from the block will taste best and melt more easily.
Chicken breast – Rotisserie chicken is great here but any cooked and shredded chicken breast will work.
Sun-dried tomatoes – Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor. If using dry-packed, rehydrate them in hot water for 10 minutes before chopping.
Italian seasoning – Using the blend helps add flavor without a long list of individual spices.
Baby spinach – Regular spinach will work too.
Salt & pepper

How To Make Marry Me Chicken Soup

This soup comes together quickly and easily in just one pot. The printable instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

Tomato paste added to sauteed onion and garlic

Cook the aromatics. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cook the pasta. Add the broth and bring it to a boil. Add the rotini and cook for 9-11 minutes, until tender.

Shredded chicken, heavy cream, parmesan, and spices added to the pot

Shredded chicken warming in the creamy tomato broth

Add the other ingredients. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy and combined.
Add the spinach. Stir in the spinach. Cook for just 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Enjoy. Serve with additional parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Overhead view of a pot of marry me chicken soup

Recipe Tips & Tricks

Here are a few ways to customize this marry me chicken soup recipe, as well as a few general tips.

Don’t overcook the pasta. When first cooking the pasta, bring it just to al dente or slightly under. It will continue to cook as the soup finishes, so if you wait until it’s already soft to add the other ingredients, the pasta can end up mushy.
Avoid boiling the dairy. Once the heavy cream and cheese are added, keep the soup at a low simmer. Boiling it can cause the dairy to separate or curdle.
Make it vegetarian. Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and replace the chicken with chickpeas or white beans for a vegetarian version.
Adjust the spice. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat, or omit them for a milder soup.
Add more flavor. For extra flavor, stir in fresh basil or a splash of white wine before adding the cream.

A hand dipping crusty bread into a bowl of marry me chicken soup

Serving Suggestions

A bowl of marry me chicken makes a hearty lunch or dinner on its own. I often just add a slice of crusty bread or some breadsticks to ensure every drop of broth is soaked up. A side salad, like Olive Garden salad, also makes a good addition.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Fridge: Store leftover marry me chicken soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the soup thickens too much.