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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has lots of flavor, is hearty and satisfying, yet elegant, too. A rich and creamy soup that will quickly become a favorite! This is a great soup to make for guests. Pressure cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup tastes like you simmered it for hours on the stove!
Originally published 1/29/2017
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Sometimes I like a very simple soup with minimal ingredients, like my Instant Pot Smoky Creamy Cauliflower Soup, which is very delicious. Other times I want lots going on in the bowl, as well as a lot of flavor. That would be this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. It’s amazing! This soup is loosely an Olive Garden Copycat Soup. Sort of.
When I want a really comforting bowl of soup, this is one of my top 5 to make. I used to think it was too involved to make a gnocchi soup, but when I found premade gnocchi in the store, I headed straight for my Instant Pot®!
This is a good soup to share with friends. This time of year, as more of us are indoors and not venturing outside quite as much, gatherings around a comforting meal are a great way to catch up and reconnect.
Why not host a small dinner party with a few people you had trouble connecting with throughout the year. Make this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup for your guests. Don’t forget the crusty bread!
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick Cut Bacon, chopped in bite sized pieces
- 2 Tbsps Butter
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 large Carrots, chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 ribs Celery, chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary, about 5 inches long
- ½ tsp Basil, dried
- ½ tsp Thyme, dried
- ¼ tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 4 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 2 to 3 Chicken Breasts, uncooked, boneless, skinless
- 16 oz Gnocchi (I get the refrigerated package, or the one by the dry pasta at the store.)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 5 oz Baby Spinach, fresh
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté function (Med/Normal heat) and add the chopped bacon. Cook until mostly done.
- Add the butter, onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are just starting to turn translucent.
- Add the rosemary, basil, thyme, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and the garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth. Stir.
- Add in the chicken breasts.
- Put the lid on and lock in place. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
- Cancel the sauté function.
- Press the Pressure Cook (or Manual) button or dial, and the + or - button or dial to select 9 minutes. High pressure. It will take several minutes to come to pressure.
- When cooking cycle has ended, let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute natural release).
- Next, turn the steam release knob to Venting (in short bursts until you are sure no soup spews out of the vent with the steam), and let the remaining pressure out. When the pin in the lid drops down, open the lid.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a bowl and discard the bay leaf.
- Turn on the sauté function again.
- Add the gnocchi and stir. Place the glass lid, if you have one, on the pot. If you place the pressure cooker's lid on the pot, make sure it is turned to Venting.
- Cook the gnocchi until it floats to the top. Just a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, shred the chicken breasts.
- When the gnocchi is finished, turn off the pot. Add the parmesan cheese and stir.
- Add the chicken back in, and the spinach. Stir.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
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Do you think I can use cauliflower gnocchi?
I think so. I haven’t tried it, but it sounds good.
We don’t eat pork. Would a little bit of smoked Gouda or smoked paprika work to get a similar flavor? Thanks!
Maybe 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika.
I made this soup for the first time today. It turned out so good. My family and I love it. Thank you for the recipe. I look forward to making this again in the near future. I also look forward to trying some of your other recipes too.
I have made this before and loved it. I only have chicken thighs this time. Do you think that would work? Cooking time difference?
HI Jessica, I’m so glad you like this recipe! We love it, too! Chicken thighs, if boneless, will cook in 6 to 8 minutes, so they should work perfectly!
Wow! What a great flavor profile. My guys loved it. I will make it again and again.
Awesome! Thank you. I’m happy that you enjoyed it!
Have you tried to freeze this like a freezer meal? I have a niece with a newborn and was wondering if I should prepare and have them re-heat or prepare the ingredients and freeze so she can cook.
I have frozed this and it reheats well. Since the gnocchi is potato based, it holds up well.
Can I double this recipe in my 8 quart instant pot?
Not sure about doubling, but maybe increase by half?
Loved it! I see 7-8 servings. What would you guess the serving size is? 1 cup? 2 cups?
About a cup and a half
I’ve just experienced love, hugs, and encouragement in a bowl. ❤❤❤ Wow! This is AMAZING! Extravagent, flavorful…this belongs in an upscale restaurant, yet here it is in my home. My son, age 4.5, wants me to tell you it is “super super yummy” and that he likes the spinach. (Which we normally cannot get him to eat.)Hubby is working, but I know when he tries it he will say, “This is REALLY GOOD!” I’m still an Instantpot novice and I’m not a well versed cook to begin with, so I’m delighted this recipe was so detailed and easy to follow. Thanks so much! Multiple thumbs up from this family! ?
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Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much! I’m happy you and your son (and hopefully your hubby, too) liked this soup so much! Please tell your son I said thank you, and that spinach can be super yummy in lots of recipes (my Zuppa Toscana soup is amazing with spinach tossed in at the end!).
I am new to the instant pot but this came out perfect. I will definitely make it again. My family loved it!! Thank you for the recipe.
This was delicious!! Definitely a keeper! My husband loves it and he can be picky. Thanks for the recipe. Will be trying more of your recipes!