Description

Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a rich, comforting, and creamy soup featuring tender shredded chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes simmered in a flavorful broth. Enhanced with cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan, and Italian spices, this hearty soup brings restaurant-style elegance to your home kitchen with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

3 tablespoons oil (from sun-dried tomato jar)
1 shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chili flakes, to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4–6 cups chicken broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Main Ingredients

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
2 cups chopped spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
1 pound fresh potato gnocchi

Garnish

Fresh basil or parsley, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the base: Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large Dutch oven or heavy pot. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside. Heat the pot over medium heat and add the shallots, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the tomato paste and season with chili flakes. Cook this fragrant mixture until the tomato paste thickens, about 5 minutes.
Add and cook chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the pot, tossing them to coat evenly with the spices and base. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Create the creamy soup: In a separate bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth. Add it to the pot along with the heavy cream or whole milk. Stir in the chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, and fresh potato gnocchi. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender and the soup is heated through. If the soup becomes too thick, add additional broth to reach your desired consistency.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm, ideally alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Notes

Use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier and more flavorful.
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk or a milk alternative.
If fresh gnocchi is unavailable, frozen gnocchi can be used but may require slightly longer cooking time.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control the heat level of the soup.
Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Gnocchi Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food, One Pot Meal