Description
Looking for a creamy, satisfying soup that checks all the boxes for comfort and flavor? This rich and creamy chicken spinach soup with sun-dried tomatoes delivers all that and more. With juicy chunks of chicken, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and a velvety parmesan cream broth, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for quick dinners, cozy lunches, or make-ahead meals. Whether you’re after an easy dinner, hearty lunch, or something that feels fancy but takes minimal effort, this is your go-to. It’s a delicious and reliable recipe for quick dinners, cold-weather meals, or anytime you’re craving rich flavors without a lot of work.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.75 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned.
4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Stir for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Let it melt and thicken.
7. Add spinach and simmer until wilted, about 5 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered for an extra 5–10 minutes.
Don’t skip the parmesan—it’s key to building deep flavor in the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy chicken soup, sun-dried tomato soup, spinach chicken soup, easy dinner, comfort food