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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Creamy, Comforting, and Ready in 35 Minutes

Close-up of a creamy bowl of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup with chicken, spinach, carrots, and gnocchi.
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Recreate the rich, creamy comfort of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home. This easy, one-pot recipe features tender chicken, soft gnocchi, spinach, and carrots in a savory herb broth. Achieve that authentic restaurant flavor quickly 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
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the package of gnocchi. Cook according to the gnocchi package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the broth thickens slightly. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach and butter until the spinach wilts completely. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For the most tender chicken, you can poach the chicken breasts in the broth until cooked through, then shred them before adding them back to the soup.
  • To keep the gnocchi pillowy, avoid overcooking them once they float to the surface.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with half-and-half for extra creaminess.

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