Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich and flavorful soup that will win over anyone’s heart. This comforting dish features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Soup Base:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Base: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
- Finish Soup: Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan. Return chicken to pot and simmer to thicken.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Flavors deepen the next day, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
