A creamy, tasty and hearty soup this Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is one of our families favorites!
I don’t know about you guys but I absolutely adore Olive Garden. My husband and I could eat there all the time, we are big pasta people and usually make some sort of pasta dish 1-2x a week. CARBLOVERS.
I was so happy a few years ago when I stumbled across the recipe section of the Olive Garden website. YES IT IS THERE! For those of you who didn’t know, Olive Garden offers recipes to a bunch of their different menu items and switches them up every so often. This one has become a regular in my household as well as their alfredo sauce, I mean come on, no brainer.
I’m a big gnocchi fan, usually I eat it with salt and butter though. I know weird right? In Minnesota we have something called Klub which is a big potato dumpling usually cooked with ham hock or bacon and served with butter and salt. Gnocchi tastes like the mini version of those.
So when I first started eating it a few years ago, I simply melted butter and sprinkled salt over it and was in heaven. We have something in Minnesota called Klub which is a big potato dumpling made with bacon or ham and gnocchi tastes like that!
Luckily these day’s I’ve branched out and can now say that I am going a little deeper with my recipes.This recipe originally used celery but I’m not a celery fan so I left it out, but go ahead and add it in if you’d like, I’m not going to discriminate completely!
So if you guys love soup, love Olive Garden and have less than an hour on your hands, make this!! Trust me, it will quickly become one of your families favorites just like ours.
A creamy, tasty and hearty soup this Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is one of our families favorites
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 4 Tbs butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 2 tsp parsley flakes
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1 package 16 ounces mini potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
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In large dutch oven or stock pot, melt butter and olive oil together.
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Add your onions, carrots and garlic and cook until onions become translucent.
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Whisk in your flour and let cook for a minute, slowly stir in your chicken broth and simmer until it starts to thicken up.
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Meanwhile in pan cook your gnocchi according to package directions, drain and set aside.
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Add your milk to your veggie and chicken broth mix and bring to a boil, stir in your seasonings.
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Once at a boil reduce heat and add your gnocchi, spinach and chicken simmering until heated through and thickened.
You can add celery to this recipe if desired, juts add about 1 cup chopped. If your soup is too thin for your liking add 1Tbs cornstarch mixed with 1Tbs cold water and stir into your soup until thickened.
I love gnocchi.(Pronounced 10 different ways). My favorite is made with ricotta cheese. Your recipe looks great. Have a great week. :))
Thanks for commenting! This is an awesome soup. Ricotta sounds yummy with it!
Delicious! I am all about some copy cat Olive Garden recipes! 🙂 I will be making this as soon as the weather cools off a bit. The heat index right now, at 9am is 103. 🙁 Too hot for this! Happy anniversary!!
Thank you for stopping by! Wow that’s too hot for me, we are still in the upper 70’s lower 80’s so I can stand my oven still! Thank you for the anniversary wish!
We don’t have an Olive Garden here but this recipe looks delicious! I’ll have to give it a go!
Yummy! I love Olive Garden and I love good soup recipes! It’s win-win! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at #HomeMattersParty. Hope you come back and share again.
Thanks for stopping by! I will for sure be stopping back 🙂
I love this soup, it is a great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Thank you!
WOW, I am so excited to see and copy this recipe. It is my husband’s favorite at Olive Garden. I will definitely make this. Thank you sooooo much.
The ingredients say to add milk but the directions say heavy cream.
Thanks for pointing that out Sue. I recently updated my recipe and it is milk, I have since changed that in the directions.
This soup sounds so good, but did I miss. Something – is the chicken cooked?
It is! Sorry about the confusion, I’ll add cooked in my ingredients instead of just shredded! Thanks for pointing that out.
The last paragraph is confusing. It repeats the previous 3 but I’m not sure whether I’m adding the milk or the chicken broth? Or is this another pan?
Hi Alicia, no something went wrong with my recipe app and I’m trying to get it edited for you.
I have this cooking right now. It looks and smells great!
Hi I had a question about the gnocchi 🙂 I think something went wrong (or maybe it was just the brand I bought). It tastes noticeably like baking soda (or something similarly sour)! We ended up having to pick the gnocchi out of our servings. Is there something I might have done wrong? If so is there a way to salvage it?
Hi Emily, that is really odd. I’ve never had that happen or ever tasted sour. It could be the brand of gnocchi you purchased. That would be the only thing I can think of, maybe they coated their gnocchi in baking soda or something when they rolled it. You could possibly remove the gnocchi from the soup with a slotted spoon and rinse, but other than that I’m not exactly sure how to salvage them. I’d it’s edible without it then maybe just take it out? I usually get my gnocchi from Walmart.
Okay thank you!
Hi there! Greetings from central California. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. This soup is my go to when we go to Olive Garden. I really don’t like anything besides their soup, salad, and breadsticks, haha. I doubled the recipe and it is perfect for my family of 6. They gobbled it up!
Thanks again 🙂
I’m so happy you all liked my version!! It’s my fave soup from there too and I can never get enough!
Thank you for this recipe! Chicken Gnocchi soup from Olive Garden is one of my absolute favorite soups and I’ve been CRAVING it! I made it tonight and it came out perfectly. I served it with a warm, delicious crusty bread. I can’t wait for lunch tomorrow now! 🙂
This was soooooo delish! It turned out perfect my first try.
Can you use a bag of frozen spinach instead?? If so do you just add and cook until tender?
Hi Brittney, you sure can use a frozen bag of spinach. I’ve done it many times in a pinch!
Maybe I missed it but how many servings does the recipe make?
This makes about 4-6 servings.
What is the prep/total time in making it?
Hi Heather, it takes about 30-45 mins total. You can cut down the time by using a rotisserie chicken as well and just shredding that up saving time on cooking the chicken yourself.
Have you ever tried without boiling your gnocchi first. Seems like it would cook in the broth
Yes. I don’t boil separately. Last ingredient. Done in two minutes or less.
I live in the Southest… we have Olive Garden here and I love this soup! However, I am having trouble finding potato gnocchi in grocery stores. I know I don’t want to try and make my own…where do you find yours?
Hi Lynn, sorry it took me a bit to respond! I find my gnocchi at Walmart in the pasta aisle!
I live in the Southeast also. Wal-Mart now carries gnocchi in a box in the pasta isle. I use it all the time. I just omit the seasoning pack it has in it. Also, while shopping at The Dollar Tree the other day, I noticed they also had some plain potato gnocchi in the food isle. I haven’t tried it yet. Hope this helps.
Do you know if this freezes well?
Cream soups aren’t the best to freeze as they will become thick. If you defrost gently on the stove and add milk or cream while doing so you should be fine.
I love to buy a chicken in the meat department, uncooked. I then put it in a large pot, season cover with water and onion and fresh garlic. I then bring it to a boil and then turn it down until it is barely bubbling. I cook it until it is cooked. Take it out and let it cool so I can handle it. While I am waiting I strain the broth and put it in 1 to 2 cup containers. Freeze it and I have the best chicken stalk ever. I break down the chicken so I have shredded chicken that I can use in different meals. I freeze it. Now I break the chicken bones and cover them and cook until I have another batch of broth. I have 12 frozen contIners out of the first batch and about 5 or6 out of the second batch. Best broth ever. I transfer the frozen broth into freezer bags. It takes up less space. Saves me a lot of money. Living on SS is a chalange. I am an 82 yr old widow.
It’s cold and snowing and I’m about to make your copy cat soup. So excited, thanks.
Can you please tell me what the brand name is of the gnocchi you buy at Walmart? Need some soup to warm me up in Minnesota! 😊
Hi Susan! I use Gia Russa gnocchi found in the pasta aisle usually on the top shelf. Yes warming up is always nice. Being from MN myself this soup is a winter MUST!
Yummy! I add a little less chicken broth so it’s not so runny and is just a single container (4 1/2 C or so). We also have to add parmesan cheese on top.
How long do you think this can stay in the refrigerator and still be edible? Love, love, love this soup!
Hi Ginny, I would say no more than 2 days to be safe!
I am not a fan of Olive Garden, being Italian and taught how to cook from birth we don’t go there. But this looked tempting so I gave it a shot. Its pretty friggin good homemade!!! I changed to Tortilini and added Carrots since I had them and LOVE this!!!
I’m making this soup right now! Love the recipe!!! I cooked the chicken separate and shredded it in my kitchen aid. I’m gonna try cooking the gnocchi inside the soup…we shall see how this turns out!!! My tummy is so excited!!!
Just found “Gnocchi” in the pasta isle at Public’s. I had looked everywhere! Soup is so good!
Does anyone have the macros for this by chance?
Your recipe doesn’t say when to add the parsley. I’m adding my own gnocchi. Hope it turns out 🙂
Just curious how much salt and pepper you added to make this? I know in the recipe it says “for taste” but just wondering if you found a good amount that you add, thanks!
Absolutely love this soup so definitely plan to try it soon!! I did have a question though, do you have directions to do it in a crockpot? I would love to have it for dinner but with all the kids activities plus my meetings most dinners end up being from the crockpot. Thank you!!
Can this recipe be frozen?
THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD!! I substituted evaporated milk for fresh milk and used 3/4c flour. My next door neighbor sent me a text that dinner smelled great and came over for a bowl on this chilly 40 degree TN fall night 😍 Thank you for the share. Will definitely make this again.
Yay, I’m so happy you and your neighbor like this!
The Gnocchi I have has garlic flavoring. Do you think that would taste okay?
I don’t see any problem with having flavored gnocchi, more garlic the merrier.
Do you think this can be cooked in a crockpot? I love makng soup in the crockpot on weeknights.
Made this a couple of nights ago….loved your recipe!!! Came out just as good as the one at Olive Garden!!
Making this for supper tonight, my husband ADORES the chicken gnocchi soup at Olive Garden, so I’m quite excited for this!
I made this the other night with a couple unintentional tweaks. I had bought some gnocchi a while back and when I went to make this soup it had a funky smell so I left it out. Next when I was going to add the milk I realized we were out (life with 3 kids) so I used heavy cream instead. It made a delicious kind of cream of chicken soup. We had it with hot buttered rolls for a light evening meal.
Delicious! Made as directed except used half & half in place of milk, also added sautéed celery with other veggies. Rich, creamy and very tasty, hubby and I loved it. Will make again. Thanks!
Yay! So happy you liked it. And making subs to your liking is always encouraging!
This soup was so delicious. I am in love! So glad I found your recipe, thank you! I substituted 1 cup of milk for heavy cream and it turned out lovely. Paired with some home made breadsticks, this soup was amazing!
Thanks so much Jenny!! We love love love this soup and cannot get enough of it! So happy you liked it!
I hadn’t been to Olive Garden in about 5 years. I’ve been making your soup for a few years now. We went back to OG last week as a central place for family to meet and I got this soup. Wow! This is so much better quality!! I think they just have it in a can or something bc it tasted like Campbell’s cream of chicken with some gnocchi in it…
This recipe is fabulous though!! Everyone that has tried it is obsessed (including me!!) I’ve been keeping the ingredients on hand (and really, I eat most of the ingredients on a regular basis) this winter! Thanks for coming up with this improved version of OG’s soup!
I’m so so so happy you love this as much we we do! We are the same when keeping the ingredients on hand, we can’t resist!
Has anyone tried this in an instapot?
Just made this for my family of 4. It was delicious and there were no leftovers. I doubled up the gnocchi but otherwise followed the recipe. Will definitely be making this again! Thanks 😊
Thats awesome Debbie!! We can’t get enough of it, super simple and so tasty! A go-to recipe for sure!
This soup was phenomenal! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Susanne
A family favourite!! So creamy and just like the real thing!
Chicken and gnocchi soup is my absolute favorite soup! I’ve been dying to try making it at home, I’ll have to give your recipe a try!
Very good and similar to Olive Garden….prob as close as you can get. Since I’ve moved overseas I’ve been craving it….craving fulfilled! Next time I’d prob lessen the butter as it turned out a bit yellowish and not white-ish like the one at Olive Garden also too buttery for my liking. No extra salt needed to taste either….perfectly salted as is. Thanks
Just wondering how much this makes? I have four people in my household, my husband a teenage boy who eats a lot and a toddler I just want to make sure I have enough ingredients for us all to eat. Thank you!
Makes about 6 servings 🙂
I made this a while back and it was delicious however I cooked my gnocchi according to the package directions. I still found it to be somewhere firm. I know when I’m at Olive Garden it’s very soft did I do something wrong?
It really depends on the type of gnocchi. A lot of store bought gnocchi is a little firmer on texture. I wish I knew olive gardens secret to their fluffy gnocchi. You could just try boiling it longer to make it tender or just test some alternative brands.
Hi,
I really love this soup. Although I have not been to Olive Garden to try theirs, &!would probably be disappointed.
I have made a couple of alterations for me. I use Gluten free flour, & add at the end a little Port or Cherry to the soup. Talking about delicious! My family can’t get enough of it, whether it’s winter or summer.
Thank you!
This soup is really a year round recipe! We hate having to wait til the winter to enjoy any soup so we make this all the time for sure! So happy you were able to adapt it to fit your flavors!
Loved this recipe! I have never cooked gnocchi before. It will definetly be a family favorite! Thank you for sharing a wonderful,easy and delicious recipe.
Awe, thank you so much! We ADORE this recipe so much!
So easy and comforting for a date night in.
This sounds AMAZING!
Mmmmm! I love the Olive Garden! This looks so good!
I love this soup from Olive Garden. Thanks for the copycat recipe. Totally pinning!
This is definitely a big bowl of comfort food! Just makes you warm from the inside out. Glad I can make it at home now!
Get out!? I need to try this recipe. It sounds so delicious!!
xo Michael
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
It should keep 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
This might be an add question, but no where did I see of how long to cook the chicken before adding it to the stock mix…
I didn’t put the actual process of cooking the chicken in the recipe, but to cook chicken we usually boil ours for about 20 minutes and then shred it 🙂
Where do you buy your gnocchi and is it frozen? Thanks
I buy mine in the pasta section at Walmart and its not frozen 🙂
Anyone ever tried this gluten free?
Love this soup. I used 1/2 cup of flour and 1 cup milk and 1 cup heavy cream. The soup was nice and creamy.
So happy you made it work for you! We adore this soup and now that you commented on it I’m super craving it again!
Better than the actural at the resturant. Love this and prepare it often using a rotissarie chicken from the market. Sooooo yummy.
Making this soup tonight!! My husband and I are so excited!! He just told me he hopes it’s not better than olive gardens because that’s the only reason he goes to Olive Garden!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Sooo delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!! I made a bowl and my boyfriend and I were in love!! The prep time did take me about an hour though 🙁
Thank you, Thank you, it was a total hit with my boys. Made a pot last night and it was gone.
Thats always good to hear. My boys adore this and we cant stop making it, one of our favorites!
This is a solid recipe! All the components are there and the proportions are good, with room to adjust to taste. I would recommend this recipe for sure.
I made this today and OMG!!!! So good!!! My family ate it up!!! Great for a rainy day!!!
I just made this for dinner and it was soooo yummy but I had a problem with the butter sitting on top of the soup. Any suggestions?
That will usually happen with soups like this unfortunately, you could substitute the butter for oil and just use oil instead that might help!