Description
This Creamy Dairy Free Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich, velvety, dairy-free twist on the classic marry me chicken recipe, made into a cozy, comforting soup. Perfect for weeknights, it’s packed with shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, coconut milk, and Italian herbs. Great for meal prep and family dinners, this wholesome soup is creamy without any cream!
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 ⁓2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⁓1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
5. Stir in coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This soup gets creamier as it sits—leftovers are even better.
You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor.
If you’re not strictly dairy-free, a little parmesan on top is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg