Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder
This comforting bowl features pillowy gnocchi and tender rotisserie chicken in a rich, creamy broth layered with onions, carrots, zucchini, and warm spices. Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder balances sweetness from sautéed vegetables with subtle thyme and nutmeg, making each spoonful cozy and satisfying. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a chilly weekend lunch when you crave something hearty yet soothing.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the zucchini, celery, onion, red bell pepper, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter and oil until the vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the flour to coat the vegetables; cook for 2 more minutes.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour mixture blends with the broth and the soup becomes thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add both kinds of half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the soup is slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes.
- 3
Gently fold the chicken, gnocchi, and spinach into the soup. Season with thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Adjust the thickness by adding more chicken broth, if desired.
- Calories 710.06 kcal High
- Protein 27.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 82.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.32 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.17 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 93.89 mg High
- Sodium 1307.95 mg High
- Fiber 6.53 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.92 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 176.68 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source
- Potassium 730.89 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2754.99 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 31.2 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 710.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 710.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Chicken and Gnocchi Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
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