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Copycat Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Style)

Close-up of a bowl of creamy chicken and gnocchi soup with wilted spinach and herbs.
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Make the comforting, creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup you love from your favorite Italian restaurant right at home! This easy, one-pot recipe delivers pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables in a rich, velvety broth in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. This creates the roux base.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and water until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded chicken. Continue to simmer gently, but do not let it boil rapidly once the cream is added.
  6. Add the shelf-stable gnocchi to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the surface.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the broth, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy. Taste and add salt as needed.
  9. Serve immediately. This soup is a fantastic alternative to using meal delivery companies when you want fast, homemade flavor.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken for the shredded chicken.
  • If you are planning meals for the week, this soup reheats well, though you may need to add a splash of extra broth or cream when reheating.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can simmer it uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the gnocchi.

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