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A white bowl filled with creamy chicken and gnocchi soup featuring spinach and carrots
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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots , shredded
  • 1/2 cup celery , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp sal t
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced chicken and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper, then bring to a light simmer.
  • Add gnocchi to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the cooked chicken and heavy cream.
  • Add baby spinach and stir until leaves are wilted.
  • Serve immediately.