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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A comforting, creamy one-pot soup featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh greens, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 package (16 oz) store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk (can substitute coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and thyme, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add gnocchi and stir gently. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi float and are tender. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach or kale and pour in half-and-half or milk. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until greens wilt and soup is warmed through.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese if using until melted.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

Watch gnocchi closely as they cook quickly and can become gummy if overcooked. For thicker broth, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in after adding cream. Use fresh herbs when possible for best flavor. To prevent curdling, temper half-and-half by adding a little hot broth first.

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Keywords: chicken gnocchi soup, creamy soup, one-pot soup, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal

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