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This Marry Me Chicken Soup Was So Good, I Ate It In July
I first tested this marry me chicken soup on a group of friends… in July… when absolutely no one is making soups. But guess what? Out of 12 dishes, this one was the first to disappear. Even the kids were fighting over it with their parents. Here’s why I think you’ll love this Tuscan chicken soup just as much:
- Ultimate comfort food – My husband said my marry me chicken was one of the best chicken recipes I’ve ever made, which says a lot because he usually prefers spicy over creamy. So, I decided to turn those flavors into a cozy soup. The combo of tender chicken, sweet sun-dried tomatoes , gently wilted spinach, and creamy, cheesy broth here hits all the comfort food notes. And honestly, I think my husband would marry me all over again. 😉
- Lighter, but still creamy and hearty – Most marry me chicken soup recipes use pasta. I wanted something more nutrient-dense that still felt hearty, so I used sweet potatoes instead. They add subtle sweetness that make the whole bowl so satisfying.
- Easy one-pot meal – This Tuscan chicken soup simmers in one pot, most of the time is hands-off, and it has a balance of macros that make it work beautifully as a meal all by itself. Sometimes I add a fall salad or brussels sprout salad on the side.
I’ve been holding onto this one since July, but now that it’s soup recipe season, it’s your turn to try it. Make it with me!
“This recipe is soooo good, there [were] no leftovers. And that never happens. It was easy to follow and made everyone full.”
-Amy
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Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my marry me chicken soup recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .
- Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breast, but feel free to use boneless chicken thighs if that’s what you’ve got. You can also toss in leftover shredded chicken halfway through instead.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Make sure to drain them if they’re packed in oil, otherwise your soup can turn out greasy. These add a subtle tomato flavor, so see my tips below if you like your soup more tomato-ey.
- Sweet Potatoes – Everyone seems to make marry me chicken soup with pasta, but I make mine with sweet potatoes! They’re more nutritious and I think more flavorful, too. You can swap in regular potatoes or just pasta if you like, or even root vegetables or cauliflower for a lower carb option. If you choose cauliflower, I recommend adding it toward the end, so it doesn’t get too mushy.
- Baby Spinach – I’ve also used chopped kale, but it takes a little longer to soften.
- Aromatics – Including onion and garlic ! You can grab the jarred kind for a shortcut.
- Chicken Broth – I love using homemade broth when I have it because it adds a richer flavor, but store-bought is just fine. I get reduced-sodium, so you may need less salt if you use regular.
- Heavy Cream – A splash makes this Tuscan marry me chicken soup rich and creamy. Coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk works for a dairy free option.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese – This adds flavor, but also helps thicken the broth a bit. I don’t recommend semi-firm or shredded cheeses here, as they tend to get stringy.
- Olive Oil – For sauteing. Avocado oil works, too.
- Italian Seasoning , Sea Salt, & Black Pepper – Feel free to toss in a dash of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a kick.
How To Make Marry Me Chicken Soup
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven , add the diced onion, and cook until it starts to brown. Stir in the garlic until it smells amazing.
- Add the chicken, sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, broth, salt, and pepper. Make sure everything is submerged well, then bring it to a boil before letting it simmer until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Shred the chicken. I like to do this with my hand mixer , which makes it so fast. In a separate bowl, of course.
- Thicken with cheese. Whisk some of the hot broth with the parmesan until smooth, then pour it back into the pot to give the soup that nutty, cheesy depth.
- Add the cream and spinach. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir the marry me chicken soup until the greens are just wilted. Season to your taste and enjoy!
My Recipe Tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes into similar-sized pieces, and not too big. I recommend 1/2 inch cubes. This helps them cook quickly and evenly, and the smaller size prevents them from overpowering individual bites.
- The amount of broth you need can vary depending on the size and shape of your Dutch oven. I use this Dutch oven and need about 7 cups. The liquid will reduce as the marry me chicken soup simmers, so make sure to add enough to submerge the chicken and potatoes well, with an extra 1-2 inches of broth on top.
- If it looks like your broth has reduced too much, it’s totally fine to add more toward the end. It won’t be quite as flavorful, but it can save your soup if you didn’t add enough at the start.
- If you’re making the soup for later or to freeze, hold off on adding the cream, cheese, and spinach. These are best added fresh if possible.
- A hand mixer is the fastest way to shred the chicken. I usually break up each chicken breast into 2-3 pieces with a fork first, then start the mixer on low and gradually increase. Shredded chicken in seconds!
- If you’ve got rotisserie chicken or leftover Instant Pot chicken , feel free to use it in this Tuscan chicken soup. If it’s already cooked and shredded, I’d recommend waiting to add it until toward the end rather than simmering it the entire time.
- Compared to many marry me chicken dishes, this one doesn’t have a lot of tomatoes, just a touch of sun-dried tomatoes for flavor. If you like tomato flavor in the soup base, you can add a can of diced tomatoes or a couple tablespoons of tomato paste before simmering. I tried this and it was good, but liked it better without.
- How to thicken this marry me chicken soup: It’s not very thick and I like it this way. If you like it thicker, double the sweet potatoes and blend half of them with a little broth at the end, then return to the pot. This thickens the soup naturally! You can see how I do this in my other creamy chicken soup post.
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Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
- 1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
- 1 medium Onion (diced; ~1 cup) ▢
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast ▢
- 12 oz Sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes) ▢
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (julienned; drained if in oil) ▢
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning ▢
- 7 cups Chicken broth (reduced sodium (or more as needed)) ▢
- 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (to taste) ▢
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream ▢
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese ▢
- 2 cups Baby spinach (packed) ▢
Instructions
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- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes , until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute , until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breast, sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. The broth should submerge everything well – add more if needed to do so. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes , until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred, and set aside.
- Ladle 1/2 to 3/4 cup of hot broth into a medium bowl. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the soup.
- Add the heavy cream and spinach. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir for 2-3 minutes , until the spinach is wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best texture in your marry me chicken soup, my time-saving shortcuts, and fixes to common issues.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- Meal prep: I tested this soup both fresh and reheated, and the second-day version had even deeper flavor. If you’re making it ahead or freezing it, just hold off on the cream and spinach until serving.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove until heated through, or use the microwave in short bursts, stirring in between.
- Freeze: For best results, leave out the cream, cheese, and spinach if you plan to freeze. Cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add the fresh ingredients when reheating.
- Note on serving size: A cup (the amount I used for the macros here) is perfect as a starter. To serve this Tuscan chicken soup as a meal, double the serving size to 2 cups, or 1.5 cups if you’re not very hungry.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
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| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
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Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
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“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.
Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
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- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
My Tuscan marry me chicken soup recipe is creamy, cozy, and packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and sweet potatoes.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced; ~1 cup)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz Sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (julienned; drained if in oil)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 7 cups Chicken broth (reduced sodium (or more as needed))
- 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Baby spinach (packed)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes , until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute , until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breast, sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. The broth should submerge everything well – add more if needed to do so. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes , until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred, and set aside.
- Ladle 1/2 to 3/4 cup of hot broth into a medium bowl. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the soup.
- Add the heavy cream and spinach. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir for 2-3 minutes , until the spinach is wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best texture in your marry me chicken soup, my time-saving shortcuts, and fixes to common issues.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- Meal prep: I tested this soup both fresh and reheated, and the second-day version had even deeper flavor. If you’re making it ahead or freezing it, just hold off on the cream and spinach until serving.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove until heated through, or use the microwave in short bursts, stirring in between.
- Freeze: For best results, leave out the cream, cheese, and spinach if you plan to freeze. Cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add the fresh ingredients when reheating.
- Note on serving size: A cup (the amount I used for the macros here) is perfect as a starter. To serve this Tuscan chicken soup as a meal, double the serving size to 2 cups, or 1.5 cups if you’re not very hungry.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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