Description
Hey friend! Olivia here, ready to turn an ordinary night into a spoonful of comfort. This Marry Me Chicken Soup is everything you love about that viral creamy, sun-dried tomato chicken—reimagined as a soul-warming bowl of goodness. Think juicy chicken, pillowy gnocchi, rich garlic-kissed broth, and bursts of sun-dried tomato magic. One pot, under 45 minutes, and everyone will hover by the stove asking for seconds. Let’s make cozy taste unforgettable!
Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, chopped + 2 tbsp oil
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1½ lbs chicken breasts, cubed
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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6 cups chicken broth
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12–16 oz gnocchi
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¾ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (+ optional rind)
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5 cups baby spinach, chopped
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Kosher salt & black pepper
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown Chicken: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Sear in batches until golden; set aside.
2️⃣ Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion 3–4 mins. Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning & red pepper flakes; cook 1–2 mins until darkened.
3️⃣ Simmer: Pour in broth, scrape up browned bits. Add sun-dried tomatoes, browned chicken & Parmesan rind if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 10 mins.
4️⃣ Add Gnocchi: Stir in gnocchi; cook 3–4 mins until they float.
5️⃣ Finish Creamy: Lower heat. Stir in cream & Parmesan until smooth. Add spinach; stir just until wilted. Season to taste!
6️⃣ Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with basil, extra Parm & chili flakes. Grab crusty bread—mandatory!
Notes
✨ Simmer gently after adding cream for silky soup.
✨ Mash a few gnocchi if you like it thicker.
✨ Freeze the soup base only; add cream & gnocchi fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g