Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is exactly what you need to warm up your evenings. It’s rich and smooth, packed with tender chicken and crispy dumplings that melt in your mouth. Best of all, this restaurant-quality meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights — no need to hit the Italian chain; this homemade version is healthy and incredibly satisfying. Grab a spoon for a cozy dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 Cup celery, chopped small
- ½ Cup white onion, diced
- ½ Cup carrots, shredded
- 2 Teaspoons garlic, minced
- 4 Cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 Cups half-and-half
- 1 Cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Grab a large soup pot or a Dutch oven and heat the oil over medium heat. Then add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, and cook them for just a few minutes until the onions are soft (Tip: Don’t rush this step — letting the veggies soften is what makes the soup base so tasty)
Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture come to a boil, then add the cooked chicken — I usually just let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to warm everything up and mix it all together.
Step 3: Add the eggplants and let them boil for 3 to 4 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when they float to the top of the broth.
Step 4: Turn the heat down to low and add the milk, cream, and spinach mixture while stirring. It only takes a minute or two for the spinach to wilt. Give it a taste to see if it needs more salt or pepper. That’s it, serve it hot!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
You’ll love this because it’s a totally comforting food hack that gives you that restaurant-style dinner vibe, but you can eat it in your sweatpants. Financially, it’s way easier on your wallet than taking the family out, and emotionally, there’s just something nice about having a warm homemade meal that didn’t take hours to make. Plus, making it is genuinely fun; watching the gnocchi float to the top means dinner’s almost ready — Let me know if you try this! Drop a comment below, I’d love to hear what you think.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This creamy chicken gnocchi soup is the perfect cozy meal. Packed with tender chicken, soft dumplings, and spinach in a rich, silky broth, it’s even better than the restaurant version — and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 Cup celery, chopped small
- ½ Cup white onion, diced
- ½ Cup carrots, shredded
- 2 Teaspoons garlic, minced
- 4 Cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 Cups half-and-half
- 1 Cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grab a large soup pot or a Dutch oven and heat the oil over medium heat. Then add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, and cook them for just a few minutes until the onions are soft (Tip: Don’t rush this step — letting the veggies soften is what makes the soup base so tasty)
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture come to a boil, then add the cooked chicken — I usually just let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to warm everything up and mix it all together.
- Add the eggplants and let them boil for 3 to 4 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when they float to the top of the broth.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the milk, cream, and spinach mixture while stirring. It only takes a minute or two for the spinach to wilt. Give it a taste to see if it needs more salt or pepper. That’s it, serve it hot!
Notes
- Cooking tip: Don’t rush when sautéing vegetables; letting them fully soften creates a sweeter, deeper flavor base.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The soup will thicken over time, so just add a splash of milk or broth when reheating on the stove to thin it out.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 346Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 90mgSodium 771mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 31g
Just a heads up—the calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.