Easy Marry Me Chicken Soup with Boursin

Marry Me Chicken Soup with Boursin is the perfect cozy comfort dish you didn’t know you needed. This creamy soup transforms the beloved flavors of Marry Me Chicken into a spoonable delight, complete with shredded rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tender pasta, and rich Boursin cheese. It’s warm, hearty, and layered with garlic-herb goodness — the kind of dish that might just inspire a proposal (or at least requests for seconds).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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• 🕒 Quick weeknight dinner: Ready in under an hour
• 🧀 Creamy & indulgent: Boursin cheese creates a velvety texture
• 🥬 Nutritious & hearty: Packed with spinach, chicken, and herbs
• 🍲 One-pot meal: Minimal cleanup, maximum comfort
• 🔄 Customizable: Dairy-free or gluten-free friendly

Ingredients

🧂 For the Soup Base:

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

🍗 For the Filling & Finish:

• 12 oz shell pasta (gluten-free or regular)
• 2–3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• ¾ cup half & half (or dairy-free alt like Nutpods)
• 1 package Boursin garlic & herb cheese (or 4 oz cream cheese)
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• 3 cups baby spinach, chopped

🌿 For Serving:

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Extra parmesan (optional)

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and garlic, sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Add Tomatoes & Tomato Paste
   Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
3. Build the Broth
   Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Cook the Pasta
   Stir in shell pasta and cook until just al dente. (Or cook separately for better texture.)
5. Add Chicken, Dairy, and Greens
   Lower heat. Stir in shredded chicken, half & half, Boursin cheese, grated parmesan, and spinach. Simmer until the cheese melts and spinach wilts (about 2–3 mins).
6. Serve
   Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Nutrition Facts (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 400–450
• Protein: 22–26g
• Fat: 12–15g
• Carbs: 35–40g

Note: Based on 6 servings and use of regular half & half and pasta.

Tips & Variations

• No Boursin? Use cream cheese + 1 tsp garlic powder + dried basil or oregano
• Dairy-free option: Sub coconut milk or cashew cream for half & half and cheese
• Low-carb? Swap pasta for cauliflower florets or zucchini noodles
• Add-ins: Try mushrooms, chopped kale, or white beans for extra heartiness
• Avoid curdling: Stir in Boursin at the end, on low heat

FAQs

Can I freeze this soup?
Yes! Freeze up to 3 months. Add fresh spinach when reheating for better texture.

What kind of chicken works best?
Rotisserie is convenient, but leftover grilled or poached chicken also works.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Absolutely—just use your favorite gluten-free short pasta.

Marry Me Chicken Soup with Boursin

A rich, creamy one-pot soup with tender chicken, spinach, and Boursin cheese. Comfort food that’s easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• **Soup Base:**
• – 1 tbsp olive oil
• – ½ onion diced
• – 4 garlic cloves minced
• – ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• – 2 tbsp tomato paste
• – 6 ½ cups chicken broth
• – 2 tsp salt
• – ½ tsp black pepper
• – 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• – ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• **Filling & Finish:**
• – 12 oz shell pasta
• – 2–3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• – ¾ cup half & half
• – 1 package Boursin garlic & herb cheese
• – ¼ cup grated parmesan
• – 3 cups baby spinach chopped
• **Toppings:**
• – Chopped parsley
• – Extra parmesan

Equipment

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

Method

 

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. 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 a boil.
4. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
5. Reduce heat. Stir in chicken, half & half, Boursin, parmesan, and spinach. Simmer until creamy and smooth.
6. Serve hot with parsley and extra cheese.

Notes

– Stir Boursin in off heat to avoid curdling
– For gluten-free, use GF pasta
– Freeze without spinach for best results

Conclusion

This Marry Me Chicken Soup with Boursin is the kind of soul-satisfying meal that feels fancy but is easy enough for any night of the week. Creamy, garlicky, loaded with goodness — it might just become your new go-to comfort food.