Description
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, comforting copycat you can make in 30 minutes. Tender shredded chicken, soft potato gnocchi, spinach, onions, carrots, and celery simmer in a savory chicken broth with thyme and garlic, then rich cream and parmesan finish it to restaurant quality. Quick, cozy, and family-friendly—perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Customize salt, swap in half‑and‑half for lighter options, and enjoy homemade vibes of Olive Garden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded or finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions, about 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped spinach and simmer for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream.
- If using gluten-free gnocchi, ensure your choice is certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers refrigerate 3-4 days; gnocchi texture may soften after refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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