Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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This Marry Me Chicken Soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, pesto, and plenty of Parmesan cheese.

It’s a cozy one-pot dinner packed with bold, savory flavor that’s easy enough for a weeknight but delicious enough to earn its irresistible name.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Made in one pot: Everything cooks together for easy prep and fewer dishes to wash.
• Weeknight friendly: It’s ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time.
• Rich and creamy: Heavy cream and Parmesan create an irresistibly velvety broth.
• Loaded with flavor: Sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano give every spoonful tons of savory flavor.
• Hearty and filling: Tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi make this soup satisfying enough to serve as a complete meal.

Ingredients You'll Need

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• ½ a large yellow onion, diced
• 2 sticks of celery, diced
• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped small
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. pesto
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 16 ounces dried potato gnocchi
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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Step By Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I heated some butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

I added chicken breast chunks to the pot, seasoned them and cooked them for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

 STEP 2: 

I added diced onion and celery to the pot and continued cooking.

 STEP 3: 

I added sundried tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste and pesto and stirred well.

 STEP 4: 

I added chicken broth and then let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.

 STEP 5: 

I added gnocchi to the pot and let it cook for a few minutes before adding heavy cream, baby spinach and parmesan cheese.

Every spoonful of this Marry Me Chicken Soup is rich and creamy with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and plenty of savory Parmesan flavor.

Serve it piping hot with extra Parmesan on top and some crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of that irresistible creamy broth.

If you are looking for a chicken soup recipe that's packed with flavour, then you need to try this Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

• Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well and will give the soup an extra-rich flavor. Just cut them into bite-sized pieces and cook them following the same directions.

Do I need to cook the gnocchi before adding it to the soup?

• No. Add the dried potato gnocchi directly to the simmering soup and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until tender.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

• Yes. Skip the initial chicken-cooking step and stir chopped or shredded cooked rotisserie chicken into the soup toward the end so it has time to heat through.

How do I store leftover Marry Me Chicken Soup?

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The gnocchi will continue absorbing some of the broth as it sits, so the soup may become thicker.

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