Description
A creamy, comforting, and flavorful soup inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken dish, perfect for cozy nights or impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or canned coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cooked pasta or rice (e.g., egg noodles)
Instructions
- Chop garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Grate Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and shred once cool enough to handle.
- In the same pot, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant (around 30 seconds). Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Optional: Add cooked pasta or rice at the end for an extra hearty version. If the soup gets too thick, add a splash of broth to thin it out.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or skip it altogether. If the soup turns out too salty, add a peeled potato to absorb excess salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, hearty soup