Description

This creamy Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup is an easy one-pot dinner loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a rich Parmesan cream broth. With pesto, garlic and plenty of savory flavor, it’s a cozy chicken dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 a large yellow onion, diced

2 sticks of celery, diced

1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped small

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tbsp. tomato paste

2 tbsp. pesto

4 cups chicken broth

16 ounces dried potato gnocchi

1 cup heavy cream

5 ounces fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

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Instructions

Add the butter and olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken, then season with salt, oregano, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point and will finish cooking in the soup.
Add the onion and celery and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, and pesto. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Add the gnocchi and simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2–3 minutes more, then serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Store leftover Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until heated through. The gnocchi will absorb some of the broth as it sits, so add a splash of chicken broth or cream when reheating if needed.

Freezing: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this soup, as the cream can separate and the gnocchi may become soft or mushy after thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American