Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe is creamy comfort food at its best! This one-pot meal is ready in 30 minutes and packed with gnocchi, vegetables, and tender chicken.
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A 30-Minute Dinner That Tastes Like Hours of Work!
Not too long ago, I asked you guys over on Instagram what kind of recipes you wanted to see more of. The top request? straightforward soup recipes! And honestly, I couldn’t agree more.
That’s where this Chicken Gnocchi Soup comes in. It’s creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor, everything you asked for in a simple, weeknight-friendly soup. I use a couple of shortcuts to keep things quick, and while this one does take a few extra minutes to make a roux for the creamy base, it still comes together in 30 minutes or less.
If you’re new here and love straightforward soups, you’ll also want to try my Chicken Parmesan Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Both are ready in about 20 minutes and are longtime reader favorites!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps / Tips |
|---|---|
| Gnocchi | Use frozen, shelf-stable, or from-scratch. Cook time may vary. |
| Chicken | Rotisserie chicken is fastest. Leftover grilled or baked chicken works too. |
| Spinach | Kale or Swiss chard for sturdier greens. |
| Cream & Milk | Half & half for a lighter soup. Add more cream for extra indulgence. |
| Seasoning | Italian blend, oregano, thyme. Try rosemary or a pinch of nutmeg for variation. |
Quick Tip
Gnocchi are small, smooth dumplings, usually made from potato or flour, and served with sauce. You can find them in the pasta section of most grocery stores. Pronounced “nyow·kee” with a soft ‘y’ sound at the start.
How To Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
- Cook veggies: Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until soft. Add garlic.
- Add butter & seasonings: mix in seasonings and melt butter.
- Make roux: Whisk in flour, then slowly add broth until smooth.
- Simmer: Add milk, cream, bay leaf, and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi is almost done.
- Finish: mix in spinach and chicken, cook until spinach wilts. Remove bay leaf.
What To Serve With Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe:
- Crusty bread: reliable for dipping into the creamy soup.
- Side salad: Keep the copycats going with this Olive Garden salad!
- Roasted veggies: A side of roasted vegetables complements the hearty soup.
- Cheddar biscuits: Warm, cheesy biscuits are great for soaking up the soup.
- Fruit: It is satisfying to a side of this Winter Fruit Salad.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe is best enjoyed the same day. The gnocchi tends to soak up liquid and can get mushy when stored.
If you plan to store it, cook the gnocchi separately or make a smaller batch. Freezing isn’t recommended since the gnocchi will absorb more liquid over time.
Variations
Want to switch up the protein? Try this sausage gnocchi soup version!
