Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Inspired)
A cozy, creamy chicken gnocchi soup with tender vegetables, spinach, Parmesan, and plenty of garlic. Inspired by Olive Garden's famous Chicken Gnocchi Soup!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3 small breasts)
- 1-2 teaspoons Your favorite chicken seasoning enough to coat the chicken
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- About 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg
- About 3 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove it, rest for 5 minutes, and roughly chop.
- In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil and add the gnocchi.
- When the gnocchi floats to the top, return the chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan, nutmeg, and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the soup thickens slightly. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
Notes: Leftovers will thicken as the gnocchi absorbs broth. Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Estimated nutrition per serving: Approximately 710 calories, 49 g carbohydrates, 30 g protein, and 43 g fat.
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the ingredients and chicken seasoning used.