Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Soup is creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting. With juicy chicken, cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic-parmesan broth, it's a one-pot dinner favorite!
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced or shredded
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
- 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let melt and combine.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot. Add tortellini and simmer for 4–5 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth or cream when reheating. Great for meal prep and cozy lunches!