Marry Me Chicken Soup

50m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add the cubed chicken to a large mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Toss to combine.
  2. 2Heat the olive oil and butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes (the chicken will finish cooking in the soup). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside.
  3. 3To the pot, add the diced onion, diced celery and carrots, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the chopped sun-ripened dried tomatoes, chopped garlic, and pasta sauce.
  4. 4Add the broth and pesto, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. 5Return the cooked chicken to the soup along with any juices on the plate. Add the gnocchi and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the gnocchi begin to float to the top and are tender.
  6. 6Stir in the heavy cream, baby spinach, and ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Mezzetta® Saute Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 8 ounce Mezzetta® Sliced Sun Ripened Dried Tomatoes, drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup Mezzetta® Family Recipes Marinara
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Mezzetta® Basil Pesto
  • 16 ounce dried potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 ounce baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Equipment

large potdutch ovenslotted spoon