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Fan FavoriteChicken and Gnocchi Soup
Ashley BreauxIngredients
- 3-4 Chicken breast, cubed or shredded
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz Potato gnocchi
- 2 cups Half and half
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 tsp Thyme
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Season chicken with salt and pepper then cook in a pan over medium-high heat. Set the chicken aside, add olive oil and cook veggies over medium heat till onions are translucent.
- 2Add chicken, chicken broth, and seasoning to veggies then bring to a boil, and gently stir in gnocchi. Boil for 3-4 minutes then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
- 3Stir in half and half and spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender. Add salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
- 4For a creamier soup, swap one cup of the half and half for heavy cream
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Open in Pepper →Why Gnocchi Is the Most Satisfying Pasta Alternative
Gnocchi occupies a special place between pasta and dumpling — soft, pillowy, and incredibly filling. Store-bought gnocchi cooks in under three minutes, making it one of the fastest dinners you can put on the table.
Pan-fry leftover gnocchi in butter until crispy on the outside for a completely different texture. Pair it with brown butter and sage for an elegant three-ingredient dinner, or toss with a bold pesto or creamy gorgonzola sauce.
On Pepper, the most-saved gnocchi pairings are those that promise a fast, impressive dinner, ready for any occasion.
Quick Tips
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Pan-Fry for Crispy Texture
After boiling, toss gnocchi in a hot buttered skillet for two minutes per side. The outside crisps while the inside stays pillowy — a completely different experience than soft boiled gnocchi alone.
- 2
Don't Walk Away While Boiling
Store-bought gnocchi floats to the surface in about 2–3 minutes when done. Pull them out immediately with a slotted spoon — leaving them too long makes them gummy and waterlogged.
- 3
Brown Butter Is the Easiest Sauce
Melt butter in a skillet until it smells nutty and turns golden, add sage leaves, toss in gnocchi. That's a three-ingredient dinner that looks and tastes like you tried much harder.
- 4
Make Your Own When You Can
Homemade gnocchi with just potato, flour, and egg is easier than it looks. Use baked (not boiled) potatoes for drier dough, work quickly, and don't overknead — that's what keeps them light.
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