Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup emerges as a romantic comfort dish from Italian-American kitchens. Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken create a luxurious experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cubed
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sizzle onions and garlic until softened and translucent, releasing their aromatic potential.
- Brown Protein: Add chicken pieces to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until exterior turns golden brown and develops a rich, caramelized surface.
- Build Flavor Profile: Pour chicken broth into the pot, incorporating Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow ingredients to meld and create a robust foundation.
- Simmer and Tenderize: Reduce heat and let the soup gently simmer, ensuring chicken becomes perfectly tender and flavors intensify, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Enrich and Finish: Stream heavy cream into the soup, creating a luxurious, velvety texture. Fold in baby spinach leaves, allowing them to delicately wilt and integrate into the warm mixture.
- Plate and Garnish: Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly torn basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with crusty artisan bread for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Chicken: Choose fresh, boneless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, flavorful meat that absorbs seasonings perfectly.
- Control Cream Consistency: Add heavy cream gradually and avoid boiling to prevent separation, maintaining a smooth, luxurious texture in the soup.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes to personal spice preference, ranging from mild to bold for different palate sensitivities.
- Optimize Herb Freshness: Use fresh basil leaves just before serving to preserve vibrant flavor and aromatic qualities, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg