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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe – Best Comfort Food

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This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. It’s the ultimate comfort food that comes together in about 45 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan for serving
  • Crusty bread or garlic bread for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients first. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat the olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the dried oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Scrape up any remaining browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  8. Reduce heat to the lowest setting (or turn off completely). Slowly stir in the heavy cream in a steady stream while stirring constantly.
  9. Add the grated Parmesan cheese a handful at a time, stirring until fully melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  10. Let the soup sit for 5 minutes off the heat. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

Don’t rush the sear on the chicken for maximum flavor. Always add cream off the heat to prevent curdling. Grate your own Parmesan for the smoothest melt. Taste as you go and season in layers. For best results, let the soup sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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