Description

Need a warm, cozy bowl of comfort? This Olive Garden Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup is your go-to recipe for a creamy, flavorful, and soul-soothing experience. Loaded with pillowy gnocchi, shredded chicken, spinach, carrots, and a rich broth, it’s a one-pot wonder perfect for weeknight dinners or a relaxing weekend meal. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a quick family meal, or creamy soup perfection, this easy recipe brings restaurant-style flavors right to your table. Great for meal prep, lunch leftovers, or when you simply crave hearty comfort food.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 pound potato gnocchi

2 cups fresh spinach

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes.

2. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

5. Add cooked chicken and gnocchi. Simmer until gnocchi are tender and float to the top, about 5 minutes.

6. Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Let simmer until spinach wilts and soup thickens slightly.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overcook the gnocchi or they’ll become mushy.

You can swap spinach with chopped kale or Swiss chard for a twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy soup, gnocchi soup, chicken recipes, Olive Garden copycat