Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food silky, hearty, and full of cozy flavors. It blends tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and wholesome vegetables in a rich, creamy broth that's perfect for warming up on cold days or whenever you're craving something satisfying yet light. The one pot simplicity and velvety texture make it a beloved family favorite.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth

• 1 cup reduced fat milk (or milk alternative)

• 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook the Chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables
   In the same pot, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender around 5 minutes.

3. Add Broth and Simmer
   Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. Cook the Gnocchi
   Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook per package instructions, usually about 3–5 minutes, until they float to the top.

5. Finish with Milk and Spinach
   Lower the heat and stir in the milk and spinach. Return the cooked chicken to the pot, then add thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat gently do not boil until the spinach wilts and everything is warmed through.

6. Serve
   Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.

Nutrients (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Fat: 9 g

• Protein: 32 g

• Fiber: 3 g