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Copycat Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Restaurant Style in 30 Minutes)

A close-up of a bowl of creamy chicken gnocchi soup, featuring soft gnocchi, shredded chicken, carrots, and spinach.
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Make this rich, velvety chicken gnocchi soup at home. This easy, one-pot recipe tastes just like the popular restaurant version and is ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight comfort meal.

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
  • 4 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 low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 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 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk the flour into the broth until no lumps remain. Pour the broth mixture into the pot with the vegetables. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back to the pot. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the broth is smooth and creamy. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve this hearty potato dumpling soup immediately for a cozy fall dinner experience.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with half-and-half or whole milk, but reduce the added heavy cream slightly.
  • If you use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, skip step 1 and add the shredded chicken in step 4.
  • This recipe makes a great base for Italian sausage gnocchi soup; brown 1/2 pound of Italian sausage before adding the onions.

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