Creamy Marry Chicken Soup: 5 Reasons to Fall in Love
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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup offers a comforting and indulgent taste experience, perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp pesto
- 1 piece Parmesan rind
- 16 oz dried potato gnocchi
- 0.5 – 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and toss them in a bowl with kosher salt, oregano, and black pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown.
- In the same pot, add diced sweet onion and finely chopped celery, sautéing until translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste.
- Pour in chicken broth, add pesto and Parmesan rind, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot and stir in gnocchi. Cook until the gnocchi float to the surface.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan. Cook until the spinach wilts, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust salt based on personal taste.
- Can substitute chicken with pulled rotisserie chicken or chicken thighs.
- Use fresh oregano if available.
- Try white pepper for a milder kick.
- Vegetable oil works as a fine substitute for olive oil.
- Use margarine for a dairy-free option.
- Feel free to omit celery for a simpler soup.
- Soaking dry sun-dried tomatoes is recommended.
- Homemade or store-bought chicken broth works.
- Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
- Can substitute spinach with kale or omit.
- Grated Parmesan can be omitted for a dairy-free finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg