Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup: Easy One-Pot Dinner
A rich, one-pot chicken soup featuring sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. This comforting dish is quick to make, packed with savory umami flavors, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Unsalted butter
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Dried Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken in a single layer until browned on both sides (about 5-6 minutes total). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more butter. Sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits (deglaze). Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Do not boil.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor; save a tablespoon of the oil for sautéing. If using dry-packed tomatoes, rehydrate them in warm water first. Do not boil the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use chicken breasts. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free broth and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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