Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

There is nothing as good as a bowl of soup at Olive Garden, until now, with the help of the Instant Pot, I made a great copycat version. Here is my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat). 

All of the same great flavors, but only a homemade version that you can have in minutes, in your own home, with the help of the Instant Pot.

This is one of the family’s favorites, and the kids really love the great and hearty bowl of Olive Garden Soup. 

If you are looking for even more Instant Pot Soup Recipes, some of my favorites are INSTANT POT HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP, HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE BROTH IN THE INSTANT POT, NINJA FOODI SOUTHWESTERN CHILI, and INSTANT POT CHILI CON CARNE

Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

 

Characterized by Olive Garden’s Menu as ” A creamy soup made with roasted chicken, traditional Italian dumplings and spinach.”

My copycat version does tall of that. Rich, creamy soup, with Instant Pot Roasted Chicken and gnocchi with just a bit of seasoning. Everything that you wanted in an Olive Garden soup within minutes. 

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

• Olive Oil
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Chicken Broth or Stock
• Celery
• Onions
• Butter
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Cream
• Grated Carrots
• Gnocchi
• Spinach 

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

First, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to your Instant Pot, then add your chicken. Brown the chicken on both sides for about 3 minutes each. If you let the chicken brown in the Instant Pot,  it will add a nice flavor to your soup.

Then add the celery and onion, and saute, saute them for about 5 minutes. You want them to be tender and translucent. 

Then add your chicken broth or stock, spices, and mix well.

Add your lid and make sure that the vent is sealed on your Instant Pot. Use the manual high pressure and set the time for 15 minutes. When the timer beeps, do a quick release.

Remove the chicken and shred it by using two forks. Mine literally fell apart once I started.

Add the half and half (or cream) and shredded carrots, press the saute button, stir everything together.

Then gently pour the gnocchi into the soup. Continue to stir and saute for about 4 minutes, or until your gnocchi is cooked. Mix in the spinach, and gently stir.

Can I Freeze Chicken Gnocchi Soup?

No, since this soup contains both cream and gnocchi, it will not freeze and thaw well. But, since this recipe only takes minutes to cook up in the Instant Pot, it will be a breeze to make a new batch.

This soup is so easy to make and so delicious. I am sure that once you try it, it will be on your weekly menu.

Tips for the Best Chicken Gnocchi Soup:

• Fresh spinach will work best; otherwise, your soup will become watery if you use frozen spinach.
• You can use cooked rotisserie chicken if you are in a hurry. Since it’s already cooked, all you need to do is shred it. Then add it to the soup.
• Add some additional seasonings, basil, thyme, poultry seasoning, and Italian seasoning; all work well with this recipe.
• You can use frozen gnocchi for this soup, but a few minutes will increase the cooking time.

What to Serve with Chicken Gnocchi Soup?

I love this with a huge salad or a batch of breadsticks, which will remind you that this is a great copycat version.

So, grab some salad and breasticks, while youa re picking up the ingreddintes for this soup!

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