Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) of fresh or store-bought gnocchi
- 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped parsley, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by cooking your chicken by baking, boiling, or sautéing until fully cooked, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and shredded chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender. Add chopped greens during this step.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve topped with cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Gnocchi can be substituted with cauliflower gnocchi or spiralized vegetables for a lower-carb option.
- Stir in fresh herbs like basil or thyme for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg