MARRY ME CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP, ROASTED RED PEPPER BREAD, and M&M BROWN BUTTER COOKIES

Happy Thursday!

"Marry Me Chicken" is a viral, creamy, sun-dried tomato and Parmesan garlic chicken dish that took off on TikTok a few years ago. Renowned for being easy to make and incredibly flavorful, its name stems from the idea that the dish is so good it will inspire a marriage proposal. And while this soup didn't lead to a marriage proposal for me, it did lead to a delicious new soup on the menu for all of you!!

On the menu for TUESDAY, APRIL 21st is MARRY ME CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP, ROASTED RED PEPPER BREAD, and M&M BROWN BUTTER COOKIES. This soup inspired by the viral trend features bold Italian-inspired flavors like sun-dried tomatoes, garlicky chicken, and pillowy gnocchi.  It's creamy, flavorful, and might lead to a marriage proposal before dinner is over!!

The soup begins by sauteing aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery in a little bit of olive oil. Once softened, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning are added along with sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste to deepen the flavor of the broth.

Homemade chicken stock, pillowy potato gnocchi, and a bit of heavy cream are added, creating a luscious, satisfying base. Fresh spinach and grated Parmigiano cheese melt into the soup for added richness and flavor. The soup is garnished with fresh basil.

The bread companion this week is my ROASTED RED PEPPER BREAD. This bread is beautifully braided and blends together the sweetness of roasted red peppers with a little spiciness from a healthy dose of black pepper. It tastes great with this soup and is also delicious as breakfast toasted with a fried egg on top the next morning!!

This week's menu features M&M BROWN BUTTER COOKIES. They are loaded with melty chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s. Rich, nutty, soft in the center, and perfectly crisp on the edges. - Payton from Baked by Brown Butter