Description
This creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is everything you crave on a chilly evening—flavorful, comforting, and romantic in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or vegetarian hard cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season and brown chicken; remove and set aside.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream. Return chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes, then stir in cheese and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use beef bacon or shredded rotisserie chicken for quick variations. For dairy-free, sub coconut cream and dairy-free cheese. Add mashed potatoes to thicken naturally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, sun-dried tomato soup