Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich, creamy chicken soup made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Inspired by the famous Marry Me Chicken, this cozy one-pot soup is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and cook until lightly golden on the outside, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the pot and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until fully cooked and tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not boil the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Sun-dried tomatoes are essential for the signature “Marry Me” flavor.
- Add extra broth if the soup thickens too much as it sits.
- This soup tastes even better the next day.