Description

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and hearty vegetables. Inspired by Olive Garden’s classic version, this recipe is simple to make at home, yet feels luxurious enough to serve for guests. The gnocchi floats like soft little dumplings in a velvety broth, balanced with the freshness of spinach and the sweetness of carrots. Perfect for a cozy night in or when you want to impress at the dinner table, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, optional for serving

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Instructions

Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter and olive oil until tender. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender, about 5–7 minutes.
Lower heat and stir in cream. Add spinach and allow to wilt.
Season with thyme, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
Serve hot with Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering the broth and remove before serving.
Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture.
Always add cream at the end to avoid curdling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg