The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion — it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
Now let me tell you about Marry Me Chicken Soup, because this one? Oh la la… this soup has stories.
The first time I made Marry Me Chicken Soup, it wasn’t planned. It was one of those cold evenings where the wind rattles the windows, your sweater smells faintly like laundry detergent, and all you want is something warm that hugs you from the inside. I had leftover chicken, a jar of sun-dried tomatoes I’d been saving “for something special,” and a deep craving for comfort food that felt… romantic.
You’ve probably heard of Marry Me Chicken that creamy, garlicky, sun-dried tomato chicken dish people joke is so good it could inspire a proposal 💍. Well, I decided to turn that idea into a soup, and let me tell you… it was one of the best kitchen decisions of my life.
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is creamy without being heavy, cozy but still elegant, and bursting with flavor in every spoonful. Tender chicken, garlic, Italian herbs, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and a splash of cream all come together in the most irresistible way. It’s the kind of soup you make for someone you love or when you really need to love yourself a little extra.
I’ve served Marry Me Chicken Soup for date nights, family dinners, and even lazy Sundays when it’s just me, a blanket, and a good movie. Every single time, someone asks for the recipe. Every. Single. Time.
So grab a big pot, pour yourself a glass of wine (optional but encouraged 😉), and let’s make the soup that might just steal a few hearts.
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this dreamy Marry Me Chicken Soup. Simple ingredients, big flavor my favorite kind of cooking.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- Olive oil or butter
- Yellow onion, finely diced
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- Chicken broth (low sodium works best)
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional, but highly recommended 😉)
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the aromatics
Start by heating olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Your kitchen will already start to smell amazing that’s how you know you’re on the right track.
Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Don’t rush this part garlic is the soul of this soup.
Step 2: Add the chicken
Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper, then add it straight into the pot. Let it cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden. It doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet it’ll finish later in the broth.
Step 3: Build the flavor
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot (that’s liquid gold). Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Make it creamy
Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. This is where Marry Me Chicken Soup becomes truly irresistible. Let it simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 5: Finish with love
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and silky. Finally, add the fresh spinach and let it wilt right into the soup.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Sometimes I add a little extra parmesan because… why not?
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Perfect for weeknights, date nights, and “I need comfort now” nights.
📝 Notes
- Chicken thighs make this soup extra rich and juicy
- Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-shredded
- Want it thicker? Add a cornstarch slurry or extra cheese
- This soup tastes even better the next day
🍽️ Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
Comfort food that still feels balanced yes please.
Serving Suggestions
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is absolutely perfect on its own, but if you want to turn it into a full meal, here are my favorite pairings:
- Crusty French bread or garlic knots 🥖
- A simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Roasted asparagus or green beans
- A glass of white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio 🍷
If you’re serving this for a romantic dinner, light a candle, play soft music, and let the soup do the talking 💕
Recipe Card
💕 Marry Me Chicken Soup 💕
⏱️ Time: 40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients: Chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions: Simmer, shred, cream, and fall in love
📝 Notes: Make ahead friendly & freezer safe
🍽️ Nutrition: Cozy, creamy, and satisfying
Conclusion
There’s something magical about a recipe that feels both comforting and special at the same time. This Marry Me Chicken Soup does exactly that. It’s warm, creamy, full of bold flavor, and made to be shared whether with a partner, friends, family, or just yourself after a long day.
Every spoonful feels like a hug, and every pot feels like a little reminder that good food can make ordinary moments feel extraordinary. From my French heart to your American kitchen, I hope this soup brings warmth, joy, and maybe even a little romance to your table 💖
Bon appétit, my friends!