Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion
diced
- 1 stalk celery
chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
crushed
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts
boneless skinless
- 1 cup carrots
shredded
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- to taste1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package 16-ounce potato gnocchi
fresh, dried, or frozen
- 1 cup fresh spinach
baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach leaves
- 2 cups half and half
Directions
- 1
Heat oil and melt butter in the Instant Pot using the SAUTE setting. Add the onions and celery, and cook for 2 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Switch off the saute setting.
- 2
Add chicken or vegetable stock, raw chicken breasts, carrot, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 7 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 7-8 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.
- 4
Carefully remove the lid, and take the chicken out and dice or shred it into pieces then set aside.
- 5
On the Instant Pot choose the SAUTE-low setting, and add in the gnocchi and let the soup simmer until the gnocchi float to the top (the recommended cooking time is usually written on the package). Switch off the saute setting.
- 6
Stir in the half and half, spinach, and chicken. Give the spinach a few minutes to wilt, and the soup is ready to be served!
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of ultimate comfort that feels like a warm hug? This Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup delivers creamy, satisfying goodness with minimal effort, making cozy nights a breeze.
Forget bland takeout; this recipe transforms simple ingredients into the coziest soup ever. The magic of the Instant Pot quickly tenderizes boneless, skinless chicken breasts, while a rich, creamy broth cradles soft potato gnocchi and vibrant spinach for a truly comforting meal that’s like chicken soup, but better.
Prepare for a rich, velvety soup experience where every spoonful is a delight. You'll find tender, savory chicken nestled alongside delicate potato gnocchi, all swimming in a luscious, creamy broth brightened by fresh spinach. It's a deeply satisfying and wonderfully comforting dish that will warm you from the inside out, leaving you feeling perfectly content.
This adaptable soup allows for easy tweaks. You can use fresh, dried, or frozen potato gnocchi depending on what's available in your pantry, all delivering that comforting chew. Feel free to use either baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach leaves for your greens, and always remember to adjust the salt and ground black pepper to taste for your perfect flavor balance.
Ideal for chilly evenings or any time you need a comforting meal, this soup is a complete meal on its own. Serve it alongside some crusty bread for dipping to soak up every last drop of the creamy broth.