Description
This luxurious and comforting soup is a decadent twist on the classic Italian-inspired ‘Marry Me’ sauce. Featuring tender chicken breast, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and soft potato gnocchi in a velvety, Parmesan-enriched broth, it provides a restaurant-quality meal in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe balances savory richness with a hint of acidity, making it an irresistible, soul-warming choice for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1.5 tsp Kosher salt, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
16 oz potato gnocchi
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp of salt, oregano, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion and celery, sautéing until soft and translucent.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the gnocchi to the broth and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the soup has thickened slightly.
Stir in the baby spinach until just wilted, taste and adjust seasoning with the remaining salt if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Ensure you use shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi for the best texture. If you prefer a lighter soup, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, though the richness will be reduced. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; note that the gnocchi will continue to absorb broth as it sits.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg