Let me introduce you to the soup version of Marry Me Chicken—a.k.a. the dish allegedly so good it might inspire someone to propose…
Or at least finally wash their own dishes.

This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is cozy, dreamy, and dangerously addictive. One bowl in and you’ll be emotionally attached. Two bowls in and you’ll question why you ever ate boring soup before.

Why This Recipe Is Awesome

Look, I don’t usually brag…
Okay, I do. But this recipe deserves it.

• It’s luxuriously creamy, but doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage for ingredients.
• It tastes like you spent hours simmering it, even though you really just tossed things into a pot and pretended to be a functional adult.
• It’s idiot-proof. Seriously—I made it half-awake, slightly hangry, and still didn’t mess it up.
• It’s basically comfort food therapy in a bowl. And bonus: no co-pay required.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 tablespoons olive oil — the liquid gold of the kitchen
• 1 small onion, diced — try not to cry more than the onion makes you
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced — don’t skimp, you’re better than that
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken — rotisserie chicken is your BFF here
• 4 cups chicken broth — low sodium unless you enjoy puffy ankles
• 1 cup heavy cream — the soul of this soup
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped — fancy vibes without trying
• 1 teaspoon paprika — adds warmth without drama
• 1 teaspoon dried basil — we’re pretending we have our life together
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes — optional, unless you’re emotionally numb
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese — the REAL reason this soup tastes magical
• 2 cups baby spinach — greens for health (and balance, right?)
• Salt & pepper to taste — the classic duo

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and slightly golden. If you burn them, don’t panic. Just call it “caramelized” and keep going.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Don’t walk away. Don’t scroll Instagram. Burnt garlic is a tragedy none of us need.
3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Give everything a good stir like you’re convincing it to love you back.
4. Season it up. Add paprika, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a gentle simmer. Let everything mingle like it’s a soup party.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Watch the broth turn gorgeously creamy. Try not to cry at how beautiful it looks.
6. Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts smoothly into the soup. If it clumps—no worries, it still tastes elite.
7. Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. This takes like 2 minutes, unless your spinach is emotionally unavailable.
8. Taste test! Adjust seasoning as needed. If it tastes too good, congratulations—you’ve done it.

Serve hot. Preferably with warm bread, fuzzy socks, and zero responsibilities.

Nutritional Facts

Nutrient	Amount (per serving)
Calories	~420 kcal
Protein	~28g
Carbs	~12g
Fat	~30g
Fiber	~2g
Sodium	~680mg

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping the Parmesan. Why? Do you hate happiness?
• Using too much salt before adding cheese. Parmesan is salty. Don’t turn your soup into the Dead Sea.
• Boiling the heavy cream. Please don’t. It’ll split and you’ll cry.
• Burning the garlic. The smell alone is punishment enough.
• Not shredding the chicken finely. Big chicken chunks = stew. We want soup, people.

Alternatives & Substitutions

• No heavy cream? Use half-and-half. Or full milk + a tablespoon of butter. Will it be as rich? No. Will it work? Yep.
• No sun-dried tomatoes? Try roasted red peppers. Still fancy, still delish.
• Want it lighter? Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast. (But please don’t tell Italian grandmas I said that.)
• No chicken? Use turkey, tofu, or chickpeas. The soup police won’t come for you.
• Spicy lovers: Add extra red pepper flakes. Or don’t—your stomach, your rules.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely. It actually tastes better the next day. Like revenge, but edible.

2. Can I freeze it?
You can, but cream-based soups sometimes separate. Stir well when reheating and pretend it never happened.

3. Can I use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken?
Please do. Work smarter, not harder.

4. Can I make it dairy-free?
Technically yes… but would it still be “Marry Me” chicken soup? More like “We need to talk” soup.

5. Can I add pasta or rice?
Sure, if you want this soup to become a full meal that hugs you from the inside.

6. What if I don’t like spinach?
Use kale. Or skip greens entirely—this is a judgment-free zone.

7. Can I make it in a crockpot?
Yep. Add everything except cream, cheese, and spinach. Cook 3–4 hours on low. Add creamy stuff at the end.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it—Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup that’s cozy, dreamy, and practically guaranteed to earn you compliments… or proposals.

Now go whip up a pot and impress someone—or just impress yourself. Honestly, that’s the best audience anyway.

You’ve earned it. 💛🍲