If you’re looking for the kind of meal that makes someone say, “marry me,” this Simple Marry Me Chicken Soup Keto recipe just might be the one. It’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor, yet completely low-carb and keto-friendly. With tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, savory garlic and onion, and a silky parmesan cream broth, it tastes like something you’d order at a cozy bistro—but made in under 45 minutes at home. Whether you’re on a keto diet or just craving comfort food that doesn’t weigh you down, this soup delivers bold flavor without the carbs.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Keto comfort food that’s actually satisfying
- Perfect way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken
- Loaded with healthy fats and protein
- Easy one-pot cleanup
- Elegant enough to serve to guests, fast enough for weeknights
Ingredients
For the soup base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 7 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth + splash of lemon juice)
For finishing the soup
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook another 3–4 minutes until fragrant and the tomatoes soften slightly.
Pour in the white wine and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. (If using broth instead, just add it and continue.)
Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, paprika, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes uncovered to let the flavors meld.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, and spinach. Let everything heat through for another 2–3 minutes until creamy and the spinach wilts.
Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes, and serve hot.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 13 minutes
Cook time: 27 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving)
Calories: ~400–450
Protein: 30–35g
Fat: 25–30g
Carbs: 7–10g (net carbs: ~4–5g depending on tomatoes and cream)
Estimates only. Adjust based on specific ingredients used.
Tips and Variations
- Use rotisserie chicken for fast prep
- For dairy-free, sub coconut cream and nutritional yeast
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat
- Use kale or arugula instead of spinach
- Parmesan can be swapped for Romano or Asiago
FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! The flavor actually improves after a day. Store in the fridge up to 4 days.
Can I freeze it?
You can freeze the soup before adding the cream and cheese. Add those fresh when reheating to prevent curdling.
What if I don’t want to use wine?
Use chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for that same brightness.
How do I thicken it more?
Let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cream, or stir in a bit more parmesan.
Simple Marry Me Chicken Soup Keto
Equipment
- – Dutch oven or large pot
- – Wooden spoon or spatula
- Ladle
Ingredients
- **Soup base**
- – 2 tbsp butter
- – 1 cup finely diced onion
- – 7 garlic cloves minced
- – 3 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- – 3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth + lemon juice
- **To finish**
- – 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- – 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- – 1 tsp garlic powder
- – 1 tsp onion powder
- – 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- – 1/2 tsp paprika
- – 32 oz chicken broth
- – 1/2 cup heavy cream
- – 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- – 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Melt butter and cook onions until golden (10 mins).
- Add garlic and tomatoes; sauté 3–4 mins.
- Pour in wine and deglaze the pot. Simmer 2–3 mins.
- Add chicken, seasonings, and broth. Simmer 10 mins.
- Reduce heat. Stir in cream, parmesan, spinach.
- Heat through, then rest 5 mins before serving.
Notes
– Freeze before adding cream for best texture
– Store in fridge up to 4 days
What to Serve With It
- Keto cheese crisps or almond flour crackers
- Cauliflower rice or zoodles
- Mixed greens with vinaigrette
- Warm keto dinner rolls
- For non-keto eaters: crusty bread for dipping