Description
Indulge in the creamy, aromatic goodness of Marry Me Chicken Soup—your new go-to comfort food! This delightful dish features tender chicken in a luscious broth, complemented by vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing loved ones, each bowl promises to wrap you in warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked pasta of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and diced celery; stir until slightly tender. Then, add chicken breasts and sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream along with basil and oregano; let simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove chicken to shred into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the pot. If using pasta, stir it in now.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Add seasonal vegetables like kale or spinach for variety. Spice things up with red pepper flakes or jalapeños.