Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Comforting and Irresistible Dish
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful chicken soup inspired by the viral 'Marry Me Chicken' dish. It features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and Italian herbs in a rich, comforting broth.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Grater
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless, diced or shredded
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- optional spinach or kale for added nutrition
- optional cooked pasta or rice for a heartier soup
- optional mushrooms sliced
- optional white wine splash, for acidity
Instructions
- Dice or shred chicken. Chop onion, mince garlic, and slice sun-dried tomatoes. Grate Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add spinach or kale, pasta, rice, or mushrooms if desired. Simmer until greens are wilted and soup is heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Soup tastes even better the next day. Freeze without cream and cheese, then add when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 10mg
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