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 🍲 Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Cozy Comfort in a Bowl



This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is rich, hearty, and full of flavor. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and a luscious cream base come together to make the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for chilly nights or anytime you’re craving a cozy bowl of soup!

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Inspired by Olive Garden’s classic soup

  • ✅ One-pot recipe, ready in under 40 minutes

  • ✅ Creamy, hearty, and family-friendly

  • ✅ Perfect for meal prep and leftovers

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup carrots, diced

  • 1 cup celery, diced

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream for extra richness)

  • 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp thyme

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Optional garnish: Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the Vegetables

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  • Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened (5–6 minutes).

2. Build the Base

  • Stir in chicken, broth, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Add Cream & Gnocchi

  • Stir in half-and-half.

  • Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions (about 3–4 minutes, until they float).

4. Finish with Spinach

  • Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes).

5. Serve

  • Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve hot with crusty bread.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with garlic bread or buttery dinner rolls

  • Add a side salad for a light, balanced meal

  • Serve with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper on top

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Creamier Version: Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.

  • Rotisserie Shortcut: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for quick prep.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free gnocchi.

  • Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for mushrooms and use veggie broth.

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