Description
This Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that will win hearts with every bite! Inspired by the famous “Marry Me Chicken,” this soup combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Dijon mustard. Stir well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they float to the surface.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese, cooking until spinach wilts and the soup thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for heavy cream and Parmesan.
- To thicken the soup further, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg