Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy meal or an impressive dish to share!
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts or thighs to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear both sides until lightly golden.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the broth.
- Make It Creamy: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let flavors meld together for a few minutes.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of water to create a slurry. Stir into soup to thicken slightly.
- Final Touches: Add fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Swap heavy cream for coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Spicy Twist: Increase red pepper flakes or add diced jalapeño.
- Keto-Friendly: Skip the flour and use xanthan gum.
- Veggie Boost: Add spinach, kale, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup,main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, sun-dried tomato soup, Parmesan chicken soup, comforting soup recipe