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Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup is creamy and comforting, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup Alfredo Sauce homemade can be a substitute
  • 2 cups Water adjust for consistency
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken or leftover cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning blend of herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi fresh cooks quickly
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale
  • 1 tablespoon Prepared Pesto for flavor

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
  1. In a large saucepan, pour in the Alfredo sauce and water to create the soup base. Stir well to combine, then add the chopped rotisserie chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until it starts to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once the soup base is bubbling, carefully add the potato gnocchi and fresh spinach to the pot. Stir gently to ensure the gnocchi are submerged. Cook for 3 to 8 minutes, watching closely for the gnocchi to float to the top, which indicates they are cooked through. The spinach should also wilt beautifully.
  3. After the gnocchi have floated and the spinach is tender, remove the soup from heat. Ladle the creamy Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup into bowls. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon of prepared pesto, swirling it in for an extra burst of flavor. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optimal when served fresh; refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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