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5 from 8 votes

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is quick and easy to make, with chunks of chicken breast and soft, pillowy gnocchi in a creamy broth. From start to finish, this soup is ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken gnocchi soup, olive garden chicken gnocchi soup, olive garden gnocchi soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced (white or yellow)
  • 2 celery, diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh, if using fresh thyme sprigs be sure to discard before serving.)
  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi (1 store-bought package)
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, celery, and shredded carrots. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to your liking. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and thyme and saute for another minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the cooked chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmer. Stir in gnocchi and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add half and half and spinach. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3832IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 5mg