Copycat Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Copycat Chicken and gnocchi soup is the kind of cozy, comforting dish that warms you from the inside out. With tender shredded chicken, soft pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy broth infused with herbs and vegetables, it strikes the perfect balance between hearty and soothing. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or a satisfying bowl to enjoy on a chilly day, this classic favorite brings simple ingredients together in a way that feels indulgent yet effortless. Bring Olive Garden home with this recipe – all you’ll need are a few breadsticks, their delicious salad, and enough soup to make this experience feel never ending!
Copycat Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
This take on Olive Garden's Chicken and Gnocchi soup is comforting on every level, and of course, quicker than you think to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cups carrots shredded
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups half & half
- 1/2 lb ready to use gnocchi
- 3 cups spinach
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 3 tbsp Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose Seasoning
- 3 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- Saute chicken breast over medium-high heat, while in a seperate pot, add 2 tbsp butter along with the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent. Set chicken aside once cooked.
- Add remaining 4 tbsp of butter and melt. Once melted, add flour and whisk until all veggies are coated and its smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- In half cup increments, add in half and half and whisk until smooth. Lower heat to medium-low and let simmer until thickened. Follow with chicken stock and chicken breast. Let simmer for 20 minutes
- Once soup is reduced, add chicken breast, gnocchi, spinach, nutmeg, and all purpose S=seasoning. Let simmer for another 5 minutes, and its ready to serve!
