Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
A rich, velvety chicken soup featuring sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe balances tangy and savory flavors for a comforting meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest for 5 minutes, then chop.
- In the same pot, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle flour over the tomato mixture and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Scrape bottom of pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add chopped chicken back to the pot and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
For a quicker version, use 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken and skip the initial searing step. Add chicken in step 6 just to warm through. If using rotisserie chicken, ensure it is added at the end to prevent drying out. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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