Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy and comforting one-pot dinner that will win your heart with its rich flavors. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a luscious broth make this soup a delicious meal option.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Add the chicken, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sear the chicken, then add the broth. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add Parmesan and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, garnished with basil.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg