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Creamy One-Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Restaurant Style)

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Make a rich, comforting bowl of creamy chicken and gnocchi soup at home. This easy one-pot recipe mimics popular restaurant versions and comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the broth thickens slightly. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts. Add the shredded chicken when you add the broth.
  • If you want a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water before stirring it into the simmering broth (before adding cream).
  • You can substitute Italian sausage for chicken for a different flavor profile. Brown the sausage first and drain excess fat before adding the vegetables.

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