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Marry Me Chicken Soup

Warm, creamy, and loaded with comforting Italian flavors, this Marry Me Chicken Soup is the perfect easy dinner, comfort food recipe, and one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Tender chicken, fluffy potato gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, spinach, and a rich cream broth create a satisfying dish that’s packed with flavor. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, family dinner recipes, or a creamy chicken soup, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
  • 16 oz dried potato gnocchi
  • ½–1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and black pepper.
  2. Brown the chicken in olive oil, then transfer it to a plate.
  3. Melt the butter and sauté the onion and celery until softened.
  4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, then cook until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, pesto, and Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the chicken and simmer until fully cooked.
  8. Add the gnocchi and cook until tender.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan.
  10. Remove the Parmesan rind, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts much more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Stir in the cream over low heat to keep the broth silky and smooth.
  • Add extra broth when reheating leftovers since the gnocchi will absorb liquid during storage.
  • Author: Emmy Carter

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