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
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until fragrant.
- 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.
- Return chicken to the pot and simmer until fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it using forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Let the soup simmer gently until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with bread or rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg