Description
This Rich Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish combining tender chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy broth enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup delivers a balance of savory and slightly spicy notes with a luscious texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Optional Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then add them to the pot. Cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Build the Soup Base: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer while scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot to deepen the flavor.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined. If a thicker consistency is preferred, stir in the cornstarch slurry now.
- Add Greens: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the spinach leaves until they wilt.
- Return the Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and return them to the pot, mixing everything together.
- Simmer: Let the soup simmer gently on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil for a burst of freshness.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, include the red pepper flakes; omit for a milder soup.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can be drained before chopping for less richness.
- The cornstarch slurry is optional and can be adjusted depending on your preferred soup thickness.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth and other seasonings are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy chicken soup, Marry Me Chicken Soup, sun-dried tomato soup, spinach chicken soup, Parmesan chicken soup, creamy savory soup, easy stovetop soup
