Description
This comforting bowl of Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate weeknight meal, blending succulent shredded chicken with soft potato gnocchi and tender greens in a rich, velvety broth. Inspired by classic Italian-American flavors, this one-pot wonder is designed for busy households, utilizing pantry staples to deliver a restaurant-quality experience in under thirty minutes. It is a hearty, wholesome dish that provides the warmth and satisfaction of a long-simmered stew with half the effort, making it a perfect staple recipe for any home cook.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
16 ounces potato gnocchi
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface.
Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and half-and-half, simmering for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Fold in the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to speed up the process even further. You can substitute half-and-half with a mix of milk and cream if desired. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; note that gnocchi may absorb more broth over time, so add a splash of water or stock when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg