Description
Fall in love with every spoonful of this Creamy Dairy-Free Marry Me Chicken Soup. Packed with tender chicken thighs, bold sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and creamy coconut milk, this one-pot wonder brings a rich, velvety comfort to your dinner table—without any dairy. Perfect for anyone seeking healthy dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or comforting food ideas that are gluten-free and Whole30 adaptable. It’s a must-try easy recipe that will become a regular in your collection of dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and a bit more Italian seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze with a splash of chicken broth.
4. Pour in remaining broth and coconut milk. Add chicken back to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
5. Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return to the soup. Stir in spinach and basil, simmer 2-3 more minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot and garnish with more basil if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk to ensure the creamiest texture.
Add spinach at the end to preserve color and nutrients.
Deglazing the pot lifts all the seared flavor into the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy soup, marry me chicken, dairy-free dinner, easy soup, healthy comfort food