Ingredients
1–1.5 lbs chicken breasts, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar)
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced (optional 1 carrot, diced)
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Optional: splash of dry white wine
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Optional: Parmesan rind for deeper flavor
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
16 oz potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
3 cups fresh spinach or kale
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrot (if using) until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste, stirring for 1–2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine if using.
- Pour in chicken broth and add Parmesan rind (if using). Return chicken to the pot and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred, and set aside. Stir in heavy cream, gnocchi, and shredded chicken. Simmer until gnocchi floats and is tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale and Parmesan cheese until wilted and melted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep.
- Omit sun-dried tomatoes or replace with chopped fresh tomatoes for a lighter flavor.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Replace gnocchi with small pasta or rice if preferred.
- Fresh basil can be added for extra flavor.
- When reheating, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
