Homemade Gluten Free Marry Me Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is comfort food at its finest — but this isn’t your average pot of broth and noodles. This Homemade Gluten Free Marry Me Chicken Soup is so rich, flavorful, and creamy, it’s earned its cheeky name from the kind of reaction it gets at the dinner table: “You made this? I need to marry you!”

With shredded rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, gluten-free pasta, and a creamy blend of parmesan and Boursin cheese, every spoonful is cozy, indulgent, and soul-warming — without a hint of gluten.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Soup

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• ✅ Totally gluten-free – Made with GF pasta and no wheat-based thickeners
• 🧄 Savory aromatics – Garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes create deep flavor
• 🧀 Ultra creamy – Parmesan and Boursin melt into the broth for richness
• ⏱️ 30–45 minute meal – Perfect for weeknights or quick meal prep
• 🐔 Rotisserie chicken shortcut – Saves time without sacrificing flavor
• 🥬 Sneaky greens – Spinach adds nutrients and color

Ingredients

For the Soup Base:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

For the Body:

• 12 oz gluten-free shell pasta (or your preferred shape)
• 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
• ¾ cup half and half (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1 pkg Boursin cheese (or 4 oz cream cheese + garlic herbs)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, divided (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)

For Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Build the Aromatic Base

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 2: Add Tomatoes & Tomato Paste

Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes to caramelize and deepen the flavor.

Step 3: Simmer with Broth & Pasta

Pour in chicken broth. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil. Add gluten-free pasta and simmer over medium heat until just al dente. Don’t overcook!

Step 4: Make It Creamy

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in shredded chicken, chopped spinach, half and half, Boursin cheese, and ¼ cup of parmesan.
Stir gently until spinach wilts and cheese melts into a rich, creamy broth.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Serve hot with crusty bread or a light salad.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 12 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 37 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per batch)

• Calories: 2150–2300 (approx. 540–575 per serving)
• Protein: 105–120g
• Fat: 85–100g
• Carbohydrates: 220–240g
• Gluten-Free: Yes
• Dairy-Free Options Available: Yes

Tips & Substitutions

🍅 Ingredient Swaps

• No Boursin? Use cream cheese + garlic + herbs
• No sun-dried tomatoes? Try cherry tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes (drained)
• Dairy-free? Use Nutpods + dairy-free cream cheese + nutritional yeast
• No rotisserie chicken? Use leftover grilled, baked, or even canned chicken

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Don’t overcook gluten-free pasta — it breaks down quickly
• Add dairy last and on low heat to avoid curdling
• Add spinach in batches to avoid overwhelming the soup visually

What to Serve With This Chicken Soup

• Gluten-free garlic bread
• A simple arugula or spinach salad
• Crusty sourdough (if not GF)
• A glass of dry white wine
• Grated parmesan or a dash of hot sauce on top

FAQs

Q: Can I freeze this soup?
Yes — but freeze without the pasta to prevent mushiness. Add fresh-cooked pasta when reheating.

Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely. Skip the chicken and use vegetable broth. Add white beans or mushrooms for protein.

Q: How long will it last in the fridge?
Up to 4 days in an airtight container. The flavor improves overnight!

Q: Can I use regular pasta?
Of course. Just adjust cook time accordingly and keep the soup gluten-free only if needed.

Homemade Gluten Free Marry Me Chicken Soup

Creamy gluten-free chicken soup loaded with flavor from Boursin cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. A one-pot cozy dinner for any day of the week.

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 2225

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• #### Base:
• – 1 tbsp olive oil
• – ½ medium onion diced
• – 4 garlic cloves minced
• – ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
• – 2 tbsp tomato paste
• – 7 cups chicken broth
• – 2 tsp salt
• – ½ tsp black pepper
• – 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• – ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• #### Add-ins:
• – 12 oz gluten-free shell pasta
• – 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• – 3 cups chopped baby spinach
• – ¾ cup half and half or dairy-free cream
• – 1 pkg Boursin cheese or substitute
• – ½ cup parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, divided
• #### Garnish:
• – Fresh parsley
• – Extra parmesan
• – Red pepper flakes

Equipment

• – Dutch oven or soup pot
• Ladle
• Wooden spoon

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in large pot. Sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to boil.
4. Add pasta. Simmer until just al dente.
5. Reduce heat. Add chicken, spinach, half and half, Boursin, and ¼ cup parmesan. Stir to combine.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve with fresh parsley, parmesan, and chili flakes.

Notes

– Cook pasta just until al dente — gluten-free breaks easily
– Add dairy only on low heat
– For dairy-free, use Nutpods + DF cream cheese + nutritional yeast

Conclusion

If comfort had a flavor, it would be this Homemade Gluten Free Marry Me Chicken Soup. Creamy, herby, and full of flavor, it transforms basic pantry staples into a dinner worth remembering. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself — expect requests for seconds… and maybe even a proposal.