Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Gnocchi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Gnocchi are like small potato dumplings that can be either homemade or store-bought at the grocery store in the pasta aisle.

The key to this soup is to brown the chicken before adding it to the pot. This gives the chicken a nice crispy skin that helps to keep the meat moist and juicy. Once the chicken is browned, simply add all of the other ingredients and let the instant pot do its magic. In no time at all, you will have a delicious soup.

Delicious soups like chicken noodle, pasta e fagioli or Italian minestrone are family favorites that make for a delicious main dish. Find more instant pot soup recipes.

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• 1lb skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 16 oz potato gnocchi
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Black Pepper
• Cooking Spray

Turn the instant pot onto the sauté setting.

Place the chicken, onion & celery into the bottom of the pot. Lightly spray with cooking spray & set to saute mode until the chicken is browned.

Pour in the rest of the ingredients: chicken broth & carrots and mix well.

Place the instant pot lid on & seal shut.

Turn the instant pot onto high manual for a cooking time of 5 minutes.

Quick pressure release.

Turn the instant pot onto sauté.

Stir in gnocchi, spinach & heavy cream.

Boil & stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the top.

Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Serve & enjoy.

Store soup leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat soup on the stove top or in the microwave. You may find that the gnocchi has soaked up some of the liquid as it sits in the fridge. To remedy this, add some extra cream or broth to thin out the soup.

Chicken gnocchi soup is a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone meal. Try these ideas for side dishes:

Try serving it with some warm and fluffy buttermilk biscuits. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more hearty, why not go for a nice piece of crusty bread. A simple green salad with vinaigrette dressing would be a great pairing.

Because of the cream and the gnocchi, this soup does not freeze well.

Yes! You can use shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken for this recipe.

Omit the chicken and substitute the broth for vegetable broth.

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