Here’s a cozy and flavorful “Marry Me Chicken Soup” recipe—a rich, comforting soup inspired by creamy chicken dishes that are so good, they’re said to make someone propose!
🍲 Marry Me Chicken Soup
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh)
- 1 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup small pasta (like orzo, ditalini, or egg noodles)
- Optional: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Steps
- Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 3–4 min per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5–7 min until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 min.
- Simmer the Soup
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and basil.
- Return chicken to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 min until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Add Pasta and Cream
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half) and Parmesan if using.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast.
Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté vegetables in butter and a splash of white wine before adding broth.
- You can add vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or peas for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently to prevent cream from curdling.
If you want, I can make a slow-cooker version of Marry Me Chicken Soup that’s fully hands-off and lets the flavors develop all day for maximum richness.
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