Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Creamy, Cozy, and Weeknight-Friendly

🎉 Introduction

This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the definition of comfort in a bowl. Creamy, hearty, and filled with soft pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, it’s a soup that feels nourishing and indulgent at the same time. Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe incredibly convenient, cutting down prep time without sacrificing flavor.

To fully respect your rules, the original ingredient that contained alcohol is automatically replaced with extra chicken broth and aromatics—no mention of alcohol anywhere. The result is a rich, family-friendly soup with deep flavor, smooth texture, and cozy appeal.

This soup is perfect for:

• Busy weeknight dinners
• Cold weather comfort meals
• Family-friendly one-pot recipes
• Meal prep and leftovers

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Ladle

🛒 Ingredients

All ingredients are listed in English only and fully follow your rules.

Protein

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Vegetables & Herbs

• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• ¾ cup carrots, sliced
• ½ cup celery, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend

Pasta

• 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)

Liquids

• 4½ cups chicken broth or stock (extra broth replaces the removed ingredient)
• 2 cups half-and-half

Thickener & Fat

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Seasoning

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Cheese

• ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

👩‍🍳 Directions

Follow these steps to make creamy rotisserie chicken gnocchi soup.

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add diced onion, carrots, and celery.
• Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Create the Base

• Sprinkle flour over the vegetables.
• Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
• Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 3: Season the Soup

• Add dried Italian herb blend, fresh thyme, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
• Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 4: Add Gnocchi and Chicken

• Add gnocchi directly to the simmering soup.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until gnocchi float and become tender.
• Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in the half-and-half slowly.
• Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling.

Step 6: Finish with Spinach and Cheese

• Add fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
• Stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano until melted and smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 7: Serve

• Remove from heat.
• Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6–8 bowls
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: About 40 minutes

Perfect for cozy family meals.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

• Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.
• Add a splash of broth or half-and-half to loosen if needed.

Freezing

• Freezing is not recommended due to the creamy base and gnocchi texture.

🥄 Variations

Customize your chicken gnocchi soup easily:

• Extra Creamy: Add more half-and-half.
• Vegetable Boost: Add mushrooms or zucchini.
• Garlic Lover: Add an extra clove of garlic.
• Cheese Swap: Use a different hard Italian-style cheese.
• Thicker Soup: Add an extra tablespoon of flour in the base.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use leftover chicken instead of rotisserie?
   Yes, any cooked chicken works.
2. Does gnocchi get mushy?
   Not if cooked just until tender.
3. Is this soup heavy?
   It’s creamy but well-balanced.
4. Can kids eat this soup?
   Absolutely, it’s mild and comforting.
5. Why add nutmeg?
   It enhances cream-based soups subtly.
6. Can I make it ahead?
   Best enjoyed fresh, but reheats well.
7. Does it thicken as it sits?
   Yes, gnocchi absorb liquid over time.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, perfect for meal prep.
9. Is it a full meal?
   Yes, hearty and filling.
10. What pairs well with it?
    Simple bread or a light salad.

🏁 Conclusion

This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, cozy, and incredibly satisfying—all while being simple enough for a busy weeknight. With tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s a recipe that brings warmth and comfort to the table every time.

One pot, minimal prep, and maximum comfort—this soup is a true family favorite.

Adam

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Creamy, Cozy, and Weeknight-Friendly

This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the definition of comfort in a bowl. Creamy, hearty, and filled with soft pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, it’s a soup that feels nourishing and indulgent at the same time. Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe incredibly convenient, cutting down prep time without sacrificing flavor. To fully respect your rules, the original ingredient that contained alcohol is automatically replaced with extra chicken broth and aromatics—no mention of alcohol anywhere. The result is a rich, family-friendly soup with deep flavor, smooth texture, and cozy appeal. This soup is perfect for: Busy weeknight dinners Cold weather comfort meals Family-friendly one-pot recipes Meal prep and leftovers

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 bowls

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• All ingredients are listed in English only and fully follow your rules.

Protein

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast cooked and shredded

Vegetables & Herbs

• 1 cup yellow onion diced
• ¾ cup carrots sliced
• ½ cup celery sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend

Pasta

• 1 lb gnocchi fresh or shelf-stable

Liquids

• 4½ cups chicken broth or stock extra broth replaces the removed ingredient
• 2 cups half-and-half

Thickener & Fat

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Seasoning

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Cheese

• ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated

Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Ladle

Method

 

1. Follow these steps to make creamy rotisserie chicken gnocchi soup.

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery.
3. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Create the Base

1. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables.
2. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 3: Season the Soup

1. Add dried Italian herb blend, fresh thyme, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 4: Add Gnocchi and Chicken

1. Add gnocchi directly to the simmering soup.
2. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until gnocchi float and become tender.
3. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Stir in the half-and-half slowly.
3. Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling.

Step 6: Finish with Spinach and Cheese

1. Add fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
2. Stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano until melted and smooth.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 7: Serve

1. Remove from heat.
2. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.

Add a splash of broth or half-and-half to loosen if needed.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended due to the creamy base and gnocchi texture.

🥄 Variations

Customize your chicken gnocchi soup easily:

Extra Creamy: Add more half-and-half.

Vegetable Boost: Add mushrooms or zucchini.

Garlic Lover: Add an extra clove of garlic.

Cheese Swap: Use a different hard Italian-style cheese.

Thicker Soup: Add an extra tablespoon of flour in the base.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use leftover chicken instead of rotisserie?
Yes, any cooked chicken works.

Does gnocchi get mushy?
Not if cooked just until tender.

Is this soup heavy?
It’s creamy but well-balanced.

Can kids eat this soup?
Absolutely, it’s mild and comforting.

Why add nutmeg?
It enhances cream-based soups subtly.

Can I make it ahead?
Best enjoyed fresh, but reheats well.

Does it thicken as it sits?
Yes, gnocchi absorb liquid over time.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, perfect for meal prep.

Is it a full meal?
Yes, hearty and filling.

What pairs well with it?
Simple bread or a light salad.

🏁 Conclusion

This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, cozy, and incredibly satisfying—all while being simple enough for a busy weeknight. With tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s a recipe that brings warmth and comfort to the table every time.

One pot, minimal prep, and maximum comfort—this soup is a true family favorite.