🥣 Rich, Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

This soup takes the beloved “Marry Me Chicken” dish and transforms it into a rich, comforting, and creamy bowl of goodness—perfect for cozy nights! ❤️

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📝 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into small cubes)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1½ cups small pasta (ditalini, shells, or elbow) – optional for a hearty soup

• 2 cups baby spinach

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh basil, for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken cubes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics
   In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.

3. Season & simmer
   Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.

4. Cook pasta (if using)
   Stir in pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).

5. Make it creamy
   Lower the heat. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir until cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.

6. Finish with greens
   Add spinach and simmer 2–3 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7. Serve
   Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve hot with crusty bread. 🥖

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❓ Q&A

Q1: Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of raw?
👉 Yes! Just shred it and add in Step 5 when adding cream.

Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?
👉 Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

Q3: Can I freeze this soup?
👉 Yes, but avoid freezing with pasta (it gets mushy). Cook pasta separately when reheating.

Q4: What’s the best pasta for this soup?
👉 Ditalini, shells, or elbow pasta work best, but you can also skip pasta for a lighter, keto-friendly version.

Q5: How do I make it thicker?
👉 Add an extra ¼ cup of Parmesan or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).