Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small white onion
diced
- 2 stalks celery
chopped
- 1 carrot
julienned
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz gnocchi
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 cup spinach
chopped
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
chopped into mini pieces
- 1 tsp thyme
- to tastepepper
- to tastesalt
Directions
- 1
Dice, chop, and julienne all ingredients ahead of time.
- 2
Set Instant Pot on Saute setting and add olive oil and butter.
- 3
Add in garlic, carrot, onion, and celery.
- 4
Stir in 4 cups of chicken broth, stirring frequently.
- 5
Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add in rotisserie chicken and thyme.
- 7
Flavor mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Set Instant Pot to soup setting and set timer for 15 minutes.
- 9
Allow Instant pot to naturally release for about 5 minutes and then quick release.
- 10
Return to Saute and add in gnocchi, Half & Half, spinach, and flour.
- 11
Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, creamy Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup from Olive Garden without leaving your home? This beloved copycat recipe lets you enjoy all those familiar flavors, made effortlessly in your Instant Pot, bringing restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen table.
What makes this recipe truly special is how the Instant Pot transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful soup in record time. It captures the essence of Olive Garden's popular dish, delivering a hearty, creamy broth brimming with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi that feels both indulgent and homemade.
What to Expect
You can expect a wonderfully creamy, hearty soup with tender pieces of rotisserie chicken and soft, pillowy gnocchi that melt in your mouth. The julienned carrots, diced white onion, and chopped celery provide a delightful texture contrast, while fresh spinach adds a touch of earthiness and vibrant color. This soup is savory, comforting, and incredibly satisfying, perfect for a cozy evening.
This recipe is designed to be straightforward, making it an excellent choice for both experienced Instant Pot users and those new to pressure cooking. The prep is quick, leading to a truly rewarding meal that tastes like it simmered for hours.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to customize this Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup to your liking. While rotisserie chicken is a convenient time-saver, you could use leftover cooked chicken breast, chopped into mini pieces. If you prefer a slightly thinner soup, you can adjust the amount of chicken broth, or for a richer broth, you could slightly increase the half & half.
The amount of spinach can be adjusted to your preference. Also, feel free to modify the quantities of carrot, celery, and onion to suit your taste. Remember to always adjust salt, pepper, and thyme to your liking for perfectly balanced flavors.
This Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is a complete meal on its own, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed family gathering. Serve it hot, and watch it become a new family favorite.