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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Better Than Takeout Comfort

A close-up view of a bowl of creamy olive garden chicken gnocchi soup with spinach and herbs.
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Make the creamy, comforting Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home. This easy recipe features tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and spinach in a rich broth, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering broth mixture. Continue stirring until the soup thickens slightly.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  8. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until they float.
  9. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  10. Serve this hearty soup immediately.

Notes

  • For pre-cooked chicken, use 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken and add it in Step 6 along with the cream.
  • If you want a thicker soup, increase the flour slurry slightly.
  • This recipe tastes best when made with good quality, shelf-stable potato gnocchi.

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