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Chicken Gnocchi Soup


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Description

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for warming chilly evenings. This creamy, flavorful soup combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant greens in a savory broth that wraps you in a cozy embrace. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a family favorite that transforms any gathering into a heartwarming feast.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 34 breasts)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
  • 2 cups spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom for flavor; simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and gnocchi; cook according to package instructions until tender.
  6. Add spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap spinach for kale or add mushrooms for extra flavor. For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.