This easy chicken gnocchi soup is simple to make with gnocchi, rotisserie chicken and a creamy broth. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s even better than Olive Garden!
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Last year we visited my BIL and SIL in New York for their baby’s blessing and she made the most delicious copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup while we were there. It was so creamy, rich and delicious!
I had never tried gnocchi until I got married, but now this soup and sheet pan gnocchi are some of my favorites. This easy gnocchi soup recipe is easy to make and can be made in one pot in 30 minutes. It’s definitely a new family favorite along with this creamy potato leek soup recipe and chicken dumpling soup recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made in one pot and ready in 30 minutes. This soup is both a one pot recipe and a 30-minute meal. Less dishes and a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
- Comforting copycat recipe. Skip takeout and make Olive Garden soup and Olive Garden breadsticks at home. It’s creamy, hearty just like my clam chowder recipe!
- Family friendly. My kids love gnocchi not only in this soup but with marinara, basil pesto, bolognese or Alfredo sauce, too! Mini dumplings for the win.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Ingredients
- Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil but butter can be used for a richer taste to saute the veggies.
- Veggies: Onion, carrots, celery and garlic added a flavor filled mirepoix base to the soup.
- Chicken breasts: Your chicken breasts will need to be cooked and shredded. I always love to have this shredded chicken recipe on hand.
- Heavy cream and chicken broth: This combination makes an irresistible creamy broth!
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper and dried thyme. Italian seasoning is also great!
- Gnocchi: Potato gnocchi can often be found in the pasta aisle or frozen gnocchi in the section by frozen ravioli and tortellini. I like the DeLallo brand of dried gnocchi.
- Spinach: Baby spinach that has been chopped adds a pop of color and nutrients.
How to Make Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add shredded chicken, chicken stock, whipping cream and seasonings. Heat to boiling and then add 16 ounces gnocchi. Gently boil for 4 minutes, then turn down and simmer for 10 minutes, or until it has reached desired thickness.
Add 1-2 cups spinach, stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve while warm!
Tips + Variations
- Prepare veggies. Make sure to chop the vegetables before getting started. For convenience, use a bag of shredded carrots or buy pre chopped onions and celery.
- Rotisserie chicken. This is one of my favorite leftover rotisserie chicken recipes. It makes it so easy to make this creamy chicken gnocchi soup!
- Greens. You can use kale instead of spinach if preferred. Just make sure to wait to add it in until the very end.
- Gluten-free. Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed. DeLallo and Trader Joe’s make a great gluten-free version.
- Vegetarian. Omit the chicken and use vegetable broth to make vegetarian. You can even add in a can of chickpeas or more veggies to bulk it up a little more.
Storage
This Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup recipe will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day! I don’t recommend freezing this soup, as dairy tends to separate when frozen and the gnocchi could get mushy.
More Olive Garden copycat recipes include chocolate lasagna, chicken fettuccine Alfredo and this Olive Garden salad recipe!
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion , diced
- 1 cup carrots , sliced or shredded
- 1 cup celery , chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 chicken breasts cooked and shredded (or use rotisserie chicken)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 pint heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 16 ounce package mini potato gnocchi
- 1-2 cups spinach , chopped
Instructions
- Saute veggies. Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 a diced onion, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup celery and 1 teaspoon garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
- Add remaining soup ingredients and simmer. Add 3 cups shredded chicken, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 pint whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Heat to boiling and then add 16 ounces gnocchi. Gently boil for 4 minutes, then turn down and simmer for 10 minutes, or until it has reached desired thickness.
- Add spinach. Add 1-2 cups spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Chicken, Dinner, Italian, Nut-Free, One Pot, One Pot, Pasta, Soups, Stovetop, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
My perfect comfort food! I am excited because I have leftovers for lunch!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved the soup :)
Can’t wait to try this. Never went to Olive Garden without ordering it. THANKS!
You are so welcome! Enjoy :)
Yes. I made a healthy version though. I used veggie broth seasoned with faux chicken seasoning & almond milk instead of heavy cream. Delicious!
Sounds delicious! So glad the substitutions worked for you :)
This recipe was very easy to make! Super easy, super tasty, and super fulfilling. My family went for seconds 😊 Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe! This will be made again!!
You are so welcome, Kaitlin! I’m so happy to hear your family loved it :)
Thanks for all the great delicious soup recipes! Nothing like a great soup when your feeling tough & need a warm mug of soup & chips to perk you up! I try to cook soup quite often to have for a cold rainy day!!
You are so welcome, Mary!
Thanks for all our great soups.recipes with all of the snow never know when e lights will go out. When we are cold from shoveling we grab a mug .of soup..
Enjoy!
My toddler loves this, even the veggies (!!!). He came running to the table for his favorite soup last time I made it. Very easy to make, and tasty reheated.
Ah so glad to hear that even your toddler loved it! Win!
What is the best way you recommend cooking the chicken? Baking? Seasonings? Etc? Thank you for any help!
Hi Dionna! I like to use a rotisserie chicken or chicken that I’ve cooked and seasoned in my crockpot or instant pot.
What types of seasonings do you use on yours if you don’t mind me asking?
I made this last night & it tasted just like the OG version. It is one of my favorite sopups so I’m happy to have found this recipe! Thanks again :)
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment Kate! :)
Chicken and gnocchi Recipe! ?
Hope you enjoy! :)
My family said it was better than Olive Garden’s! I agree! New staple here at our house!
I’m so happy everyone loved it! Thanks for your comment and review! :)
This chicken n gnocchi soup is so delicious n tasty, so easy to make
This chicken gnocchi soup is so delicious n tasty, so easy to make
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :) Thanks for leaving a comment.
Gnocchi is so good! We loved in this soup as well with the chicken! Delicious!
Soup is perfect right about now and I’ve never seen anything that looks as comforting as this soup! Creamy and delicious!
I love soup season for recipes just like this one! Looking forward to warming up on the couch with this for dinner tomorrow night!
I have not made this recipe yet, but DeLanno makes a gluten free gnocchi which you may want to mention in case there are people who have celiacs and have to eat gluten free but still want to try your recipe. I plan on making it this week but will use the GF gnocchi. I’m sure it will be amazing!! Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much for your comment! I’m sure that will be so helpful for those that are gluten free. :)
This recipe is delicious as I have made it before, but I was wondering how I would go about making it in a crock pot?
Hi Briana! I haven’t made this recipe in the crock pot before, but I think it would work great! :)