Description
Warm up with this creamy and cozy Marry Me Chicken Soup, featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal any day.
Ingredients
- Boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- onion
- garlic
- sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- orzo pasta
- fresh spinach
- dried oregano
- thyme
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the boneless chicken breasts to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, followed by the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, until melted and combined.
- Lastly, add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, you can substitute half and half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, cozy soup recipes, Italian-inspired soup