Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and vibrant herbs in a rich and velvety broth that will warm your soul. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests, each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors that promises to win hearts. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, this soup is as satisfying to make as it is to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the seasoned chicken and pour in enough chicken broth to cover the chicken. Bring to a gentle boil.
- After boiling for 15 minutes, remove the chicken and stir cream cheese into the pot until melted.
- Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot along with spinach.
- Season with dried herbs, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Let simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg