Name: Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-488226H47M33S
Total time: PT-488226H47M33S
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional); 1 cup orzo, small pasta, or gnocchi (optional, for heartier soup); 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

A creamy, comforting soup inspired by the beloved Marry Me Chicken dish—made with shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs in a rich broth. Cozy, flavorful, and irresistible.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
1 cup orzo, small pasta, or gnocchi (optional, for heartier soup)
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Stir in shredded chicken. Simmer 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan. Mix until melted and smooth.
If adding pasta or gnocchi, stir it in and cook until tender (7–10 minutes).
Add spinach or kale, stirring until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Use half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version.
Add mushrooms or artichoke hearts for extra texture.
Make it spicier with extra red pepper flakes or Calabrian chili paste.
Keep it dairy-free with plant-based cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Best eaten fresh—refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days; add broth if thickened.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1080mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 115mg