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Marry me chicken soup

Marry Me Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and Italian seasoning. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high; sear chicken about 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove; set aside.
  2. Cook garlic in same pot 1 minute until fragrant; add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Add broth; simmer, scraping browned bits from bottom.
  4. Return chicken; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken to cutting board; shred or dice bite-size.
  6. Stir cream and Parmesan into broth until cheese melts and soup turns creamy; add optional pepper flakes.
  7. Return chicken; stir in basil. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes in bowls.