Warm yourself up with this comforting and flavorful Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Made with juicy chicken, tender gnocchi, vegetables, and a creamy broth, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or a chilly day. It's easy to make and will surely satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- While the vegetables are cooking, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried oregano, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pot with the cooked vegetables. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once the soup is simmering, add the potato gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions, usually for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until wilted.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, ladle the creamy chicken gnocchi soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Enjoy this delicious and heartwarming creamy chicken gnocchi soup!
Interesting Facts
Gnocchi is an Italian pasta made from potatoes, flour, and eggs.
Chicken gnocchi soup is a popular dish in many American restaurants, especially during the winter season.
The creaminess of this soup comes from the combination of heavy cream and chicken broth.
The addition of fresh spinach adds a nutritious touch to the soup.