Description
A rich and comforting creamy chicken soup inspired by Marry Me Chicken, made with tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, spinach, and pasta in a velvety herb-infused broth.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or orzo
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until the broth is creamy and smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Swap the pasta for rice or omit it for a lower-carb variation.
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat and add a splash of broth or cream if the soup thickens too much.
- For freezing, it is best to freeze the soup before adding the cream, then stir it in when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 459
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 957mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 128mg
