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The BEST Creamy Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

Close-up of creamy olive garden chicken gnocchi soup filled with soft gnocchi, shredded chicken, spinach, and carrots.
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Make this rich, creamy, and comforting copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home. This one-pot recipe features tender chicken, soft gnocchi, spinach, and carrots in a savory broth, ready faster than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk the flour into the chicken broth and water until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. Add the cooked chicken and the uncooked gnocchi to the pot. Cook according to gnocchi package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a quicker cooking time, use pre-cooked shredded chicken instead of raw chicken breasts. Add the shredded chicken when you add the gnocchi.
  • If you are interested in meal planning for the week, this soup freezes well for later use.
  • To achieve the signature creamy texture without boiling, make sure to temper the cream by mixing it with a little hot broth before adding it to the main pot.

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