Next Post
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
This super simple Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup is that bowl of winter comfort we’re all craving most right now. A mix of vegetables simmered with Italian seasonings, chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and potato gnocchi. Finish each bowl off with a nice sprinkling of parmesan, then serve with crusty bread. It’s full of yumminess and great for just about any night of the week. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love.
When it snows all week in December it’s hard not to crave the most comforting foods. For me, that means roasted vegetables, chicken and rice, slow-simmered short ribs, and soup. Lots of soup. My favorite is probably a good broccoli cheddar, but gnocchi soup is high on my list.
I made my very first gnocchi soup two years ago around this time. I’ve made it multiple times since, we love the recipe! It’s a very creamy, white Italian-style gnocchi soup.
So today, I’m sharing a very creamy red version with chicken. This has similar flavors to a really great sun-dried tomato chicken pasta, but in soup!
It’s full of yumminess!
Here are the steps
Start out by cooking up that onion, then add the vegetables, chicken, herbs, and spices. Cooking the spices before adding in the liquid will help to intensify the flavors.
Once that’s all cooked up, stir in a pat of butter and some flour. I wanted to create a creamy soup, and the butter-flour roux helped to achieve that. In the end, you get a gnocchi soup that’s incredibly creamy. It’s fit for some of the coldest nights of the year.
Next, stir in a little broth and simmer everything together to allow the chicken to cook and the flavors to mend together.
At this point, simply finish the soup with a splash of creamy milk and parmesan cheese. Then add the gnocchi and simmer for a few minutes until the gnocchi is soft.
Easy, EASY. Indulgent, but just right for this time of year, and so delicious.
As with most soups, I always recommend serving with a side of crusty bread for dipping into that creamy broth. Then add a nice side salad for color and you’ll have the perfect easy dinner.
If you’re planning to enjoy this soup leftover, be sure to first remove the gnocchi from the broth before refrigerating. That way the gnocchi won’t soak up all the broth. Then just add the gnocchi back in before serving.
I think that’s really about it. A simple recipe for these busier short and sweet December days!
Looking for other easy winter night dinners?? Here are my favorites:
Cozy Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 483 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 4-6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 4-6 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, heavy cream, or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
Instructions
- 1. In a large soup pot set over medium heat, combine the olive oil and onion. Cook 5 minutes, until fragrant. Add the carrots and celery. Cook another 3 minutes.2. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Add the chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, thyme, and a pinch each of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat in spices. Add 4 cups broth. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. 3. Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Add back to the soup. 4. Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. Cook until warmed throughout, about 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth. 5. Serve the soup topped with parmesan. Enjoy warm, preferably with a crusty piece of bread.
Notes
Italian Seasoning:Â Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
Never take the time to comment on things, but really just can not say enough about this soup! I did not have sundried tomatoes nor any parmesan on hand and still we are licking up the soup pot!!! Will definitely be making this many times over this winter. Thank you!!
Hey Katie,
Thank you so much for giving this dish a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Have a great Thursday:)
Another slam dunk! This was so easy, so delicious, so flavorful! I used a basil pesto gnocchi I had on hand but regular gnocchi would still make this a 10/10. Bf said we can add it to the rotation, after his second helping haha. Killed it again, T!
Hey Christina,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xT
My goodness! This totally hit the spot on a cold day!! Yummy comfort food!!
No changes!! Perfection!
Hey AJ,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xT
Incredible. I used mini-gnocchi and it turned out wonderful. Lasted through multiple meals and was so easy to make.!
Hey Savannah,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Made this for dinner using rotisserie chicken and it was delicious! (Don’t forget to fish the leftover gnocchi out of the pot and store them in the fridge separate from the broth so they don’t congeal and ruin your leftovers 😉
Hey Maggie,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth! I hope it’s good!!
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try, I’m sure the chicken broth will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This was unbelievable! The only thing I did a bit different was sear off the chicken before adding to the soup for a little crispiness and browning on the outside.
Hey Ellen,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Made per the recipe and Absolutely delicious. My family loved it.
Hey Suzanne,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! 🎊🎈
What a flavorful soup, and so hearty!!! My only adjustment was I left out the sun dried tomatoes. Delicious!!
Hey Kelly,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! 🎊🎈
One word: HEAVENLY. Creamy, hearty and full of veggies, complete with a depth of flavor and delightful tang from the sun dried tomatoes, all highlighting our favorite gnocchi. This soup is beyond restaurant quality. I did add some extra broth at the end. The whole family raved about it.
Hey Giovanna,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! 🎊🎈
I cooked the chicken ahead of time and just added it in, plus put in 2 lb of gnocchi and did 1.5 of everything else to make it work. My husband said it’s his favorite soup I’ve made to date!
Hey Della,
Happy New Year!!🎆 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try and sharing your review! xT
Fairly easy and very tasty!
Hey Abby,
Happy New Year!!🎆 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try and sharing your review! xT
Absolutely loved this dish! The only adjustments I made was I didn’t have enough coconut milk (so I used half coconut milk and half whipping cream) and I had a rotisserie chicken that I used for the meat. Fantastic!!
Hey Miranda,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear this was enjoyed! xT
I made this but used chick peas instead of chicken. So much flavor, so good, and so many ingredients you already have in your pantry which everyone loves! Happy and warm over here 🙂
Hey Brittany,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear this was enjoyed! xT
I made this for the third time tonight! So good 😊
Hey Regan,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear this was enjoyed! xT