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Quick Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe (30-Minute Easy Dinner)

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A quick and easy creamy chicken soup with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, ready in 30 minutes. This comforting one-pot meal delivers the signature Marry Me Chicken flavor in soup form, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra grated Parmesan (for serving, optional)
  • Crusty bread or garlic bread (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir for another minute.
  6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. While the soup simmers, shred the browned chicken using two forks. Add the shredded chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the chicken—it adds deep flavor. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer after adding cream to prevent curdling. Grate your own Parmesan for smooth melting. The soup thickens as it sits; thin with broth when reheating. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk and nutritional yeast.

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