Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup right at home with this homemade recipe. Rich, creamy, and hearty, it’s the perfect cozy meal for family dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken, flavorful potato gnocchi, and fresh vegetables simmered in a luscious broth make this soup a restaurant-quality delight you can make yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating a high-quality nonstick cookware set over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until tender—about 5 minutes. Then, stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute to enhance flavor.
- Add chicken broth to the vegetables, bringing it to a simmer. Incorporate shredded cooked chicken and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend beautifully.
- Stir in potato gnocchi and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface—signaling they are cooked properly. Lower the heat and slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously for a creamy and velvety texture.
- Season with salt and pepper accordingly. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot in bowls, optionally topped with grated Parmesan or crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Use store-bought pre-cooked gnocchi to save time and make the recipe even quicker.
- You can replace heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale in the final minutes for a nutritious boost.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg