Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and creamy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pasta in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Soup:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot, sauté chicken in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, Parmesan, cooked chicken, and spinach. Simmer briefly. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with herbs.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil from the jar.
- This soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
