Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting one-pot meal loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this easy soup recipe is packed with bold flavor and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scrape any browned bits from the bottom, and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper.
4. Return chicken to the pot and simmer until fully cooked and tender.
5. Remove chicken, shred it using forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
6. Let the soup simmer gently until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve hot with bread or rice, and enjoy!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time on busy nights.
Add baby spinach in the last few minutes for extra greens.
For a thicker soup, reduce the broth by 1/2 cup or add more Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg