Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Marry Me chicken gnocchi soup combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, spinach, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes in one cozy pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: Season chicken with half the salt and pepper. Brown in tomato oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Build the base: Cook onion for 4 minutes. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Simmer: Add broth and browned chicken. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add gnocchi and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until they float and are tender.
- Finish: Lower heat. Stir in cream, Parmesan, spinach, and lemon juice. Season and rest 5 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.