Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, comforting twist on the famous dish everyone loves. Tender chicken simmers in a rich Parmesan cream broth with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, creating an irresistibly cozy soup that’s perfect for date nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Season: Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Finish soup: Return chicken to the pot and simmer 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast for the ultimate comfort meal. Adjust spice with more or less red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: marry me chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food soup, romantic dinner soup