Description
This Viral Marry Me Chicken Soup takes the famous social media trend and turns it into a cozy, one-pot masterpiece. Featuring tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety parmesan cream broth, it’s a soul-satisfying meal that lives up to its name.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Melt butter and oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and spices for 60 seconds.
- Sear and Simmer: Brown chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Cook Tortellini: Add cheese tortellini to the simmering broth and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Finish and Wilt: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Add spinach and stir for 60 seconds until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
If the soup becomes too thick upon standing, add a splash of chicken broth to reach your desired consistency. For a lighter version, milk can be used in place of heavy cream, though it will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g