Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

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This copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is easy and filling – and you can enjoy it right at home!

What’s better than the comforting combination of soup and breadsticks? Imagine the rich, creamy flavor of a homemade chicken gnocchi soup, inspired by Olive Garden’s classic recipe, paired with your favorite buttery breadsticks. It’s the ultimate comfort food experience that feels like dining out, right in your own kitchen.

Using the convenience of an Instant Pot, this recipe comes together quickly without sacrificing the depth of flavor that makes this dish a fan favorite.

This copycat recipe adds my own spin on this beloved soup—rich, creamy, and brimming with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cups Chicken, cubed
• 1 tsp thyme
• 8 oz Gnocchi
• 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 cup Spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup Flour

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

1. Add olive oil and butter to your Instant Pot or pressure cooker on the sauté setting.
2. Once the butter is melted, add in the celery, carrot, onion, and garlic.
3. Stir in the chicken broth and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the celery and carrot are soft
4. Add the chicken and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Switch to soup mode and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add in the gnocchi, heavy whipping cream, spinach, and flour.
7. Pressurize your Instant Pot and cook for 5 minutes.
8. De-pressurize the Instant Pot and enjoy!

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