Description
Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a vibrant, herbaceous pesto broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup not only warms the body but also delights the senses with its rich flavors and inviting aromas. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a culinary hug in a bowl that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir gently.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Remove from heat and swirl in pesto sauce until well combined.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg