Marry Me Chicken Soup
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, one pot meal with 41 grams of protein and all the sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and herb flavors you love from the viral classic!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks or 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained and thinly sliced
- 10 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta or any small shaped pasta
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons parsley or basil finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat large pot on medium-high heat and add oil. Add carrots, onion and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pasta, stir, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir, cover, turn off heat and let soup sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat desired amount by simmering on low heat while covered.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container, leaving some room for expansion, for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 631mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g