Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach come together in a rich Parmesan-infused broth that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and mostly cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes, and simmer another 5 minutes. Add the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if using. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra heartiness, add cooked pasta, rice, or gnocchi.
- To lighten the soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
