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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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Make this comforting, rich, and velvety Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home. This recipe is a simple, one-pot version inspired by popular restaurant favorites, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. You do not need to cook them through completely.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the surface.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the broth becomes creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 1 minute.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a quicker preparation, substitute the raw chicken with 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken. Add the shredded chicken along with the heavy cream in step 6.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering broth before adding the gnocchi.
  • This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad for a complete meal.

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