Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup with Gnocchi
A comforting and creamy chicken soup featuring tender chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, and potato gnocchi, finished with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- slotted spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 tsp Kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 sticks celery finely chopped
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 Tbsp pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1 Parmesan rind optional
- 16 oz dried potato gnocchi (1 lb) or small pasta, such as orecchiette
- 0.5-1 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach half of a large bag (feel free to use more!)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan grated
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper in a bowl, then toss to coat.
- Brown the seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter in a large pot for 4-5 minutes, then remove to a plate.
- Sauté diced onion and celery with salt until translucent, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste until dissolved.
- Pour in chicken broth, pesto, and Parmesan rind; bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot, add gnocchi, and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender and floating.
- Stir in heavy cream, baby spinach, and grated Parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately with optional extra Parmesan.
Notes
Adjust the amount of heavy cream for desired creaminess. Feel free to add more spinach if you like. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.