Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a creamy delight packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. This recipe captures the heart of Italian cuisine, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, every spoonful brings a taste of home that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and celery along with chicken breasts; cook until vegetables soften (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in dried thyme and parsley. Bring to a gentle boil; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook according to package instructions. Add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually stir in heavy cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with turkey for a different flavor. Add other greens like kale for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on low heat.