Description
Indulge in this creamy, comforting Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, filled with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh greens—perfect for cozy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 fresh carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Fresh thyme and parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables: finely dice onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pot.
- Add the diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté until onions are translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any brown bits from the bottom; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and add gnocchi; cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes).
- Incorporate fresh spinach or kale along with thyme and parsley; let simmer on low for about 2 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a thicker soup, blend part of the mixture before adding gnocchi. Substitute gnocchi with whole grain or gluten-free options if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on low heat to maintain creaminess.