Marry Me Chicken Soup with Gnocchi

This Marry Me Chicken Soup with gnocchi is creamy, cozy, and full of love, made with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan broth, and tender chicken. It is an easy one-pot dinner perfect for busy nights when comfort matters most.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Keyword: chicken soup with gnocchi, creamy chicken soup, Marry Me Chicken Soup, one pot dinner

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $14

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven At least 6-quart size for easy stirring
Wooden spoon
Cutting board
Sharp knife

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces or use rotisserie chicken
1 small yellow onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, chopped
4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 cups gnocchi shelf-stable or refrigerated
2 cups fresh spinach
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the gnocchi and cook until tender and floating to the top.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes.
Return the chicken to the pot and add the spinach. Stir gently until the spinach wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
If you plan leftovers, cook the gnocchi separately and add it when reheating.
This soup freezes best without the gnocchi added.
Serve with crusty bread and let kids help with garnish to make it feel special.

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