Description
This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish that’s packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a velvety broth. It’s the perfect soup to enjoy on a chilly day, and it’s easy to make at home! With its hearty flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside. - Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. - Add the Broth and Cream:
Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Stir to combine. Add the dried thyme, sage (if using), and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. - Cook the Gnocchi:
Add the gnocchi to the soup and cook according to the package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface). Be careful not to overcook them. - Finish the Soup:
Once the gnocchi are cooked, return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the chopped spinach and let it wilt in the soup for about 2 minutes. - Thicken the Soup (Optional):
If you’d like the soup to be thicker, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the soup and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. - Add Parmesan:
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. - Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with white wine or use all heavy cream instead of a milk-cream mixture.
- If you have leftover soup, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The soup may thicken as it cools, so you can add a little extra broth or milk when reheating.
- If you can’t find gnocchi at the store, you can substitute it with small pasta shapes like ditalini or orzo, though the texture will be different.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg