Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Generously season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and dried basil.
  2. 2Finely dice a large shallot.
  3. 3Crush and roughly chop some garlic.
  4. 4In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add a generous amount of olive oil.
  5. 5Carefully lay in the seasoned chicken and cook until fully done, then remove and either chop or shred.
  6. 6Add a little more olive oil to the pot, then add the diced garlic and shallots.
  7. 7Squeeze in some tomato paste and mix.
  8. 8Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
  9. 9Pour in a whole lot of chicken stock and stir.
  10. 10After about 15 minutes, add heavy cream.
  11. 11Grate a good amount of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into the pot.
  12. 12Let the mixture simmer to thicken up.
  13. 13After about 20 minutes, salt to taste.
  14. 14Add cold butter, the cooked chicken, gnocchi, and a handful of spinach.
  15. 15Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Dried basil
  • 1 Large shallot
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato paste
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Chicken stock
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Cold butter
  • Gnocchi
  • 1 handful Spinach

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeGraterHeavy-bottomed potTongsWooden spatula

Tips

  • If your pot isn't big enough, don't overcrowd the chicken; cook in batches.