Description
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a rich broth that warms your heart with every spoonful. Whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or enjoying a cozy night in, this soup will surely become a favorite. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s the ideal recipe for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop garlic, carrots, celery, and greens.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced chicken and thyme; cook until chicken is golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and gnocchi; cook according to package instructions until gnocchi puff up.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg