Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Marry Me Chicken Soup with a Tuscan twist. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach come together in a luscious broth that’s perfect for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta or other small pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
For the Soup:
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened.
- Add seasonings and chicken: Stir in garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
- Simmer: Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook until tender.
- Thicken the soup: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Add spinach, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with basil.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and skip Parmesan.
- To make it gluten-free, choose gluten-free pasta or serve with gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
