Creamy Marry Me Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (Sliced into thinner pieces)
• chicken seasoning (Favorite chicken seasoning, to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion (Diced)
• 2 carrots (Diced)
• 2 celery ribs (Diced)
• 7 garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 6-ounce boxes Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe (Include both seasoning packets)
• 7 cups water (The transcript also mentions low-sodium chicken broth as an alternative)
• 3 oz heavy cream
• 3 oz fresh Parmesan
• 2 cups baby spinach (Chopped)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the chicken breast into thinner pieces and season it with your favorite chicken seasoning.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil and the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the pot, let it rest, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

5. 5

   In the same pot, melt the butter.

6. 6

   Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well.

9. 9

   Stir in the Herbes de Provence.

10. 10

    Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir in both boxes of Long Grain & Wild Rice, including both seasoning packets.

12. 12

    Pour in the water. Bring the soup to a boil.

13. 13

    Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.

14. 14

    Stir in the heavy cream, then reduce the heat to low.

15. 15

    Add the fresh Parmesan and stir until the cheese melts.

16. 16

    Add the chopped chicken and chopped baby spinach. Stir to combine.

17. 17

    Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for another 2–3 minutes.

Notes

The transcript mentions that low-sodium chicken broth may be used instead of water. The source does not specify the exact amount of chicken seasoning, salt, or pepper; use these to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• comfort food
• creamy
• chicken
• autumn
• fall dinner
• one-pot