Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Marry Me Chicken Soup Magic, a flavorful and comforting soup that will win your heart with every spoonful. This easy weeknight soup is packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, and spinach in a luscious broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces short pasta, such as ditalini or small shells
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth, add pasta, and cook until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pot, add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer.
- Finish Soup: Stir in Parmesan, spinach, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute spinach with kale or arugula for variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; add extra broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
