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Creamy Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Easy and Delicious

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A creamy, comforting soup inspired by Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup, featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 package (16 oz / 450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (can substitute baby kale)
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a pot with enough water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F / 74°C). Remove and let cool before shredding or dicing. Alternatively, use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
  2. In your stockpot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant. Toss in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Stir in dried thyme and oregano. Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Soften cream cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds. Whisk it into the simmering broth until smooth and fully combined. Stir in half-and-half (or milk) and continue simmering gently for about 5 minutes.
  5. Toss in the potato gnocchi and chopped spinach. Cook for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi float to the top and spinach wilts. Stir gently to avoid breaking the gnocchi.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste. Let the soup heat through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
  7. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

If the soup feels too thick, add a splash more broth or milk to reach desired consistency. Keep heat low after adding dairy to prevent curdling. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. For gluten-free, use gnocchi made with rice or cauliflower flour. Cream cheese can be substituted with Greek yogurt for tanginess.

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