Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Directions

  1. 1Generously season chicken chest with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and dried basil. Add more seasoning if chicken is still visible.
  2. 2Finely dice a large shallot.
  3. 3Crush and roughly chop some garlic.
  4. 4Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Carefully lay the seasoned chicken into the pot. If the pot isn't big enough, cook in a couple of batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. 6Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and either chop or shred it.
  7. 7Add a little more olive oil to the pot, then add the garlic and shallots.
  8. 8Squeeze in a little bit of tomato paste.
  9. 9Add in the sun-dried tomatoes.
  10. 10After a few minutes, add a whole lot of chicken stock.
  11. 11After about 15 minutes, add heavy cream and a good amount of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  12. 12Let the soup simmer to thicken up.
  13. 13After about 20 minutes, salt to taste, add cold butter, the cooked chicken, gnocchi, and a handful of spinach.
  14. 14Cover and let it cook for 5 more minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken chest
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • thyme
  • oregano
  • dried basil
  • 1 large shallot, finely diced
  • garlic, crushed and roughly chopped
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • chicken stock
  • heavy cream
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • cold butter
  • gnocchi
  • 1 handful spinach

Equipment

heavy bottom pot

Tips

  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking chicken; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Consider deglazing the pan with dry white wine for enhanced flavor.