Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Printable Recipe Version)

Creamy soup with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, potato gnocchi, and a rich Parmesan base. A cozy dish that’s quick to make and satisfying.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into cubes.
02 - 1 teaspoon of oregano, dried.
03 - 1½ teaspoons of kosher salt.
04 - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
05 - 2 tablespoons of butter, unsalted.
06 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
07 - 1 sweet onion, chopped small.
08 - 4 minced garlic cloves.
09 - 2 celery sticks, diced.
10 - 4 cups of chicken stock.
11 - ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes, diced.
12 - 1 Parmesan rind, optional.
13 - 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
14 - 2 tablespoons of pesto.
15 - 1 pound of potato gnocchi.
16 - 5 ounces of spinach leaves, fresh.
17 - ½ to 1 cup of heavy cream.
18 - ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, grated.

# Steps to Make It:

01 - Combine chicken chunks with oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss to coat everything nicely.
02 - Add olive oil and butter to a soup pot, heating until melted. Brown the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes, then take them out.
03 - Toss celery and onion with a pinch of salt into the pot, sauté till they soften. Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and add tomato paste too.
04 - Add chicken broth, Parmesan rind, and pesto. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to enhance the taste.
05 - Toss in gnocchi with the chicken, letting it cook till the gnocchi floats. Mix in cream, cheese, and spinach till warmed through.

# Extra Information:

01 - Leftovers stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
02 - This can freeze up to 3 months, but dairy might separate when reheated.
03 - If prepping early, wait to add cream and gnocchi until just before eating.