Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings and will satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. Whether you’re preparing an easy weeknight meal or hosting a cozy gathering with friends and family, this recipe checks all the boxes for comfort food. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a rich, velvety dish that’s as simple to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (6-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in heavy cream, half-and-half, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the pot along with gnocchi; cook until gnocchi float (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg