Description
This Easy Chicken Bacon Gnocchi Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and soft gnocchi in a flavorful broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Dice the bacon and cut chicken into bite-sized chunks if using raw chicken.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot with bacon drippings, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the Chicken: If using raw chicken, add it to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes) until they float.
- Make It Creamy: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened.
- Add Greens and Bacon: Stir in spinach or kale if using. Return bacon to the soup.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with extra parmesan and crusty bread.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut milk and dairy-free parmesan.
- Low-Carb: Substitute gnocchi with cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Different Proteins: Use turkey, sausage, or tofu.
- Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: soup, dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken gnocchi soup, creamy gnocchi soup, bacon gnocchi soup, easy dinner recipe, one-pot meal