Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a luscious broth infused with garlic and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this soup promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With easy preparation and rich flavors in every spoonful, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook until they float to the top, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, mix in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, around 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. For added flavor depth, consider a splash of white wine during cooking.