Description
Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, hearty, and quick-to-make soup featuring tender rotisserie chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a comforting broth. It’s a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
16 oz store-bought potato gnocchi
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups fresh spinach or baby kale
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat the vegetables, and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add half-and-half, thyme, nutmeg (if using), and gnocchi. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is cooked and floating.
- Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and spinach. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until heated through and greens are wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard for a heartier green.
Use almond milk and a cornstarch slurry for a dairy-free version.
Add mushrooms, peas, or a splash of white wine for extra flavor.
The soup thickens over time; thin with broth or milk when reheating.
Not ideal for freezing due to gnocchi texture, but great for fresh meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg