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Creamy chicken and gnocchi soup with spinach and carrots, served in a white bowl for comforting homemade meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 small chicken breasts 4 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/3 cups milk warmed
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 16-ounce package potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Set your Instant Pot to sauté and melt the butter. Add the diced onion, garlic, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens, stirring in the garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
    Chopped celery and spices sautéing in a black skillet for flavorful cooking.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are covered. Lock the lid and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
    Poached chicken breasts in broth with herbs and green onions, ready for a flavorful recipe.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks before returning it to the pot.
    Tender shredded chicken cooking in a flavorful broth in a slow cooker. Perfect for soups, stews, and meal prep.
  • Mix the cornstarch with the warmed milk and stir it into the soup along with the shredded carrots and gnocchi. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the gnocchi float. Finally, stir in the spinach until it wilts. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
    Creamy chicken and vegetable soup cooking in a slow cooker with herbs and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 39gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1088mgFiber: 4g
Keyword Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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