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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 492 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • 1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large Dutch oven. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
    2. Set the pot over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix in the tomato paste. Season with chili flakes. Cook until the tomato paste thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and toss with the spices.
    3. Add 4 cups of broth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Shred using 2 forks.
    4. Whip the cream cheese up in a bowl, then add it to the soup with the milk. Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and gnocchi. Cook until warmed throughout, about 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth.
    5. Serve the soup topped with parmesan and basil. Enjoy warm, preferably with a crusty piece of bread.
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This post was originally published on September 24, 2025
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    1. Hi Jess,
      Fantastic!🎃👻 I am so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it!

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  2. 5 stars
    Excellent. The weather finally turned to chilly fall and so I made this yesterday. My son and I loved it. Instead of raw chicken, I used leftover rotisserie chicken and it worked fine.

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  3. 5 stars
    This came out AMAZING! Super easy, sooo delicious, tastes like it would be served in a fancy restaurant. Planning to make it next time we have guests, it’s so flavorful and impressive.

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    1. Hey Sarah,
      Happy Monday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it turned out well!

      Reply

    1. Hi Shannon,
      Sure, I would add everything to the crockpot except the cream cheese and gnocchi, cook on low for 6 hours and then add the cream cheese during the last 30 minutes with the gnocchi. I hope this helps!

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    1. Hi there,
      You are going to add that in step 2. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply

  9. 1 star
    This was so, so oily. I am not going to make it again, but I will look to come up with a recipe for a good gnocchi soup. Maybe tomato/basil.

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  12. 5 stars
    Yum!! Great recipe and no complaints from the kids who do not even like soup. haha. I would love to have this in a crockpot version!

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  13. 5 stars
    Wow! So easy to make and the flavors were 👌🏼👌🏼the chili flakes were the perfect ingredient to add as much heat as desired. Paired with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc to balance the creaminess of the soup. Will be adding this to my regular cold weather soup rotation!

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  14. 4 stars
    This was delicious! We are vegetarian so we skipped the chicken and added extra gnocchi. It was very easy. The sun dried tomatoes were a perfect addition!

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    1. Hey Lynne,
      Perfect! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, even without the chicken! Have the best week!

      Reply