Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup.

Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup. The perfect warm bowl of soup we’re all craving right now. It’s made with Italian spices, chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and pillowy potato gnocchi, then finished with fresh parmesan and served with crusty bread. Comforting, cozy, and so delicious—this is one of those all-in-one dinners everyone at the table will love. 

I got home from New York Friday night, and let me tell you, it feels like fall here in the mountains. The leaves have turned the prettiest shades of yellow and orange, the air is chilly, and the peaks are dusted in snow. It’s so cozy, and I’m embracing it fully. My mind has been spinning with fall recipes—everything from pumpkin cookies to hearty chili to slow-roasted meats. Fall cooking (and baking!) really is my favorite.

I actually made this soup a couple of weeks ago, but this feels like the perfect week to finally share it.

If you’re not familiar with Marry Me Chicken, it’s a dish made with chicken simmered in a creamy Italian sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Everyone’s version online is a little different, but the flavors are always cozy and so good. I make it a lot on busy nights, and for months now I’ve been wanting to turn it into a soup.

And of course, I had to add gnocchi—because it’s been way too long since I cooked with it. My mom and I were so excited about this one. It’s soup season, and this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate it!

The Details to Making the Perfect Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

• oil packed sun-dried tomatoes 
• shallots
• garlic
• Italian seasoning 
• smoked paprika
• chili flakes
• tomato paste
• chicken
• broth
• salt and black pepper 
• cream cheese
• heavy cream or whole milk
• spinach
• potato gnocchi
• parmesan cheese 
• fresh basil or parsley

Special Tools

I like to use a Dutch oven. Mine is cast iron, but any soup pot works well here! Nothing fancy about this recipe.

Steps

Step 1: Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes

Take the jar of sun-dried tomatoes and drain a few tablespoons of the oil into your Dutch oven. I love using the oil from the jar—it’s seasoned and works perfectly for Italian recipes.

Step 2: Get cooking

To the oil, add the shallots, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it thickens slightly.

Now add the chicken and toss it with all those spices. At this point, your kitchen will smell amazing!

Step 3: Add the broth and cook the chicken

Pour in the broth and let the chicken cook for about 20 minutes. Once tender, shred the chicken directly into the soup.

Step 4: Finish the soup

Mix in the cream cheese and milk until creamy. Add the spinach (or kale), the sun-dried tomatoes, and the gnocchi. Cook until the soup is hot and steamy and the gnocchi float to the top. Stir in some parmesan too!

Serving

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh basil and extra parmesan. I love serving this with a crusty piece of bread on the side—it’s perfect for dipping. Add a simple side salad for color and you’ve got the easiest cozy dinner.

For leftovers, remove the gnocchi from the broth before refrigerating so they don’t soak up all the liquid. Just add them back in when reheating.

That’s it! A simple, warming soup that’s perfect for these busy fall days.

Looking for other easy fall night dinners?? Here are my favorites: 

Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup

Cozy Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup

Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips

One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings

Creamy Moroccan Tomato Soup

Lastly, if you make this Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!