Description
Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth that warms the soul. Perfect for family dinners or a hearty pick-me-up after a long day, it’s easy to make and even easier to love. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and thyme; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken, return it to the pot, and stir in heavy cream.
- Add gnocchi and greens; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until gnocchi floats to the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg