Description
This Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a savory broth. It’s an easy-to-make recipe perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add Liquid: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Incorporate Chicken: Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Creamy Base: Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, allowing the soup to become rich and creamy.
- Add Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the boiling soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 2-3 minutes or until they float.
- Final Touch: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- Adjust consistency by adding more cream or a cornstarch slurry if you prefer a thicker soup.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors.
- This soup can be made ahead; flavors deepen overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: Not specified