Description
Creamy, comforting, and full of tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach, this Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a one-pot restaurant-style meal you can make in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, sliced thin
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken breast, cubed or shredded
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add chicken to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat evenly.
5. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Add heavy cream and gnocchi. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and floating.
7. Stir in chopped spinach and let wilt for 1–2 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with bread or salad on the side.
Notes
For a richer texture, add an extra splash of cream at the end before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, but avoid freezing if possible.
Use gluten-free gnocchi and flour for a completely gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken gnocchi soup, copycat Olive Garden, creamy soup