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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

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Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy soup with chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and veggies blended perfectly together. Surprisingly simple and so satisfying to make!

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Hannah Author
Updated on Thu, 22 May 2025 11:57:23 GMT
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Whipping up this homemade Olive Garden-style chicken gnocchi soup in your own kitchen feels like a big cozy hug. Those light, fluffy gnocchi swimming with juicy chicken and good-for-you veggies in a creamy bowl always brings a grin at my table. It’s a super comforting dinner, ready before you’d even get takeout from the place itself.

Heavenly Restaurant Copycat

This soup nails that creamy comfort vibe with just enough stick-to-your-ribs heartiness. One pot gets the job done, so there’s barely any dishes. The best part? It uses stuff you almost always have around. Even the picky ones at my house can’t get enough when it’s bubbling away.

Grab These Ingredients

  • All-purpose Flour: Just a bit thickens everything up perfectly.
  • Chicken: Use any leftover cooked chicken, just shred it small.
  • Spinach: Toss in fresh, it melts right in.
  • Olive Oil and Butter: This duo makes for rich tasty flavor.
  • Vegetables: Dice up onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to get started.
  • Gnocchi: Potato dumplings that make every spoonful extra satisfying.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes the soup super creamy.
  • Chicken Broth: Your base for all that good flavor.
  • Seasonings: Go with salt, pepper, and a little fresh parsley if you want to brighten things up.

Awesome Soup-Making

Finish With Cream:
Now pour in cream, toss in the spinach, and let it cook till nice and wilted.
Add The Good Stuff:
Drop in the gnocchi and chicken, simmer away until gnocchi float to the top.
Time to Dig In:
Taste, throw on some parsley, and you’re ready to eat.
Make It Smooth:
Add the flour, stir, then slowly pour in the broth while mixing, get it all smooth.
Start With Veggies:
Let onions, carrots, celery, and garlic get soft in a mix of olive oil and butter over heat.

Handy Tips From My Kitchen

  • No Dairy: Sub coconut milk for a dairy-free creamy bowl.
  • Change Things Up: Swap spinach for kale for a twist.
  • Quick Help: Need fast? Pick up a rotisserie chicken.
  • Tweak the Thickness: Add extra broth if you want it more soupy.
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Stay Fresh Longer

  • Chill for Later: Put leftovers in the fridge, they’ll be good for 3 days.
  • Reheat Gently: Warm slowly, and splash in some broth if it needs thinning.
  • Freeze Wisely: Don’t freeze gnocchi, just add fresh when you thaw and cook.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I swap frozen gnocchi?

Totally! Toss the frozen gnocchi straight into the soup. Within a few minutes, they'll rise to the top when ready.

→ What if my soup feels watery?

Sauté the flour with veggies before adding liquids. For extra thickening, whisk flour with water and stir into the soup while simmering.

→ Is ready-cooked chicken okay?

Absolutely! A rotisserie chicken works great here. Just shred it and add at the same step where cooked chicken's needed.

→ How long can I save leftovers?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Gnocchi will soak up some broth, so just splash in more when warming it up.

→ Can I freeze it for later?

Freezing soups with cream might make them separate. Try freezing it before adding cream, then mix fresh cream after reheating.

Gnocchi Chicken Soup

Cozy, creamy soup loaded with soft gnocchi, juicy chicken, and crisp veggies. Brings the restaurant feel to your home kitchen!

Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian with an American twist

Yield: 6 Servings (8 cups)

Dietary Preferences: ~

Ingredients

01 Shredded meat from 2 cooked chicken breasts.
02 1 pack of fresh gnocchi.
03 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
04 2 large spoonfuls of olive oil.
05 A handful of fresh spinach (2 cups).
06 4 cups of chicken stock.
07 Half a pint of heavy cream (2 cups).
08 Salt and ground pepper for flavor adjustment.
09 Some fresh parsley leaves for sprinkling.
10 2 diced carrots.
11 3 minced garlic cloves.
12 2 sticks of celery, cut into pieces.
13 A diced onion.
14 3 spoons of all-purpose flour.

Directions

Step 01

In a big pot, melt butter along with a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 02

Toss in the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Stir often until they soften.

Step 03

Dust the veggies with the flour. Stir until it blends in evenly.

Step 04

As you stir, slowly pour in all the chicken stock.

Step 05

Mix in the chicken pieces and let it gently boil.

Step 06

Drop the gnocchi into the pot. They're done when they start floating.

Step 07

Pour in your cream and toss in the fresh spinach.

Step 08

Keep it on low heat until the spinach wilts down completely.

Step 09

Taste the soup, add salt and pepper if needed, and top with chopped parsley before sharing.

Notes

  1. Tastes like something you'd order at a cozy diner.
  2. As it cools, the soup gets thicker—just add broth when reheating to thin it out.

Required Equipment

  • A big pot for soup.

Allergen Information

Check all ingredients for potential allergens and consult a medical professional if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy (cream, butter).
  • Includes wheat (flour, gnocchi).

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are for reference only and shouldn't replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 485
  • Fats: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Proteins: 24 g