Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this comforting Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Soup that’s loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, garlicky broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with its flavorful simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Thicken: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, then slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Stir in half-and-half, chicken, and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender. Add spinach and Parmesan.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and omit the cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
