Marry Me Chicken Soup
A heartwarming blend of tender chicken, creamy broth, and rich seasonings, perfect for cozy family nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Mix It Up: Pour in the chicken broth, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning over the chicken.
- Cooking Time: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once done, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in Cream and Spinach: Add the heavy cream and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through (about 10 minutes).
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
This soup freezes well; omit the cream before freezing and add it during reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg