Easy Soup Recipes: Comforting Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Delight
A deliciously simple chicken pesto gnocchi soup that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces gnocchi
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the pesto and heavy cream, then add the spinach.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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