Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

from mamaneedscake.com
30 min

This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is made using the Instant Pot and is an Olive Garden favorite. This recipe makes enough to feed the family and tastes just like - if not- better than the original!

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
  • pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Dice, chop, and julienne all ingredients ahead of time.

  2. 2

    Set Instant Pot on Saute setting and add olive oil and butter.

  3. 3

    Add in garlic, carrot, onion, and celery.

  4. 4

    Stir in 4 cups of chicken broth, stirring frequently.  

  5. 5

    Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

  6. 6

    Add in rotisserie chicken and thyme.

  7. 7

    Flavor mixture with salt and pepper to taste. 

  8. 8

    Set Instant Pot to soup setting and set timer for 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Allow Instant pot to naturally release for about 5 minutes and then quick release.

  10. 10

    Return to Saute and add in gnocchi, Half & Half, spinach, and flour.

  11. 11

    Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.