Description
Craving a cozy, comforting meal that comes together quickly? This creamy gnocchi soup is the perfect easy dinner idea packed with tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a satisfying one-pot meal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or anyone looking for easy recipe and food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 package potato gnocchi
1 cup carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant
2. Add carrots and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened
3. Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken then bring to a simmer
4. Stir in gnocchi and cook until they float to the top
5. Reduce heat and add heavy cream stirring until combined
6. Add spinach and seasonings then cook until spinach wilts
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep and extra flavor
Add gnocchi at the end to prevent overcooking
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy soup, gnocchi recipe, quick meal, comfort food