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 3–4 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
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom for flavor; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and gnocchi; cook according to package instructions until tender.
- 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.
