Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Plain Chicken

Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe – This creamy, cheesy, and totally comforting soup is loaded with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and fluffy gnocchi, all brought together with a zesty ranch flavor. Perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Stop what you are doing and grab the ingredients to make this Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup. OMG! This is so easy to make and tastes great! Tender chicken, smoky bacon, carrots, celery, and pillowy gnocchi come together in a creamy, rich broth that’s infused with the zesty kick of ranch seasoning and cheddar cheese. It’s the kind of soup that makes you want to curl up on the couch and savor every bite.

How to Make Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This soup is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, chopped carrots, and diced celery to the pan and cook until the chicken starts to brown and the veggies are tender.

Add flour to the pot and cook until it turns golden brown. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and half and half into the roux. Stir in ranch seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and gnocchi to the pot and cook for five minutes until the gnocchi is cooked. Garnish the soup with parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
  • Can substitute rotisserie chicken.
• What is Gnocchi? Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dumpling made from potatoes, eggs, and flour. You’ll usually find gnocchi in the pasta aisle.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
  • If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your preference.
• Variations/Additions:
  • onions
  • spinach
  • broccoli
  • mushrooms
• I recommend using no-salt or low-sodium chicken broth.
• Can substitute 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk for half-and-half.
• Can I freeze Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup? Yes. Cool the soup to room temperature and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • Thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.

What to Serve with Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This soup has quickly become a family favorite. I always have the ingredients on hand to whip this up at a moment’s notice. When serving this soup, you’ll want to complement its rich, hearty flavors with something that’s light and fresh. 

• Top your bowl with sour cream, cheese, and extra bacon.
• A simple side salad with crisp greens, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette adds a refreshing contrast to the rich and creamy soup. 
• A loaf of warm, crusty bread or soft dinner rolls are ideal for soaking up every last drop of that savory broth. If you’re feeling indulgent, garlic bread with a hint of parmesan is a fantastic choice that complements the flavors in the soup. 
• For a lighter side, roasted vegetables like asparagus or green beans add a nice touch of color and texture to the meal.

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Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Yield: 8 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe – This creamy, cheesy, and totally comforting soup is loaded with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and fluffy gnocchi, all brought together with a zesty ranch flavor. Perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• 1 rib chopped celery
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
• ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (16-oz) package gnocchi uncooked

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, chopped carrots, and diced celery to the pan and cook until the chicken starts to brown and the veggies are tender.

• Add flour to the pot and cook until it turns golden brown. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and half and half into the roux. Stir in ranch seasoning and bring to a boil.

• Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

• Add crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and gnocchi to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked. Garnish the soup with parsley.

• I use boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
  • Can substitute rotisserie chicken.
• What is Gnocchi? Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dumpling made from potatoes, eggs, and flour. You’ll usually find gnocchi in the pasta aisle.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
  • If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your preference.
• Variations/Additions:
  • onions
  • spinach
  • broccoli
  • mushrooms
• I recommend using no-salt or low-sodium chicken broth.
• Can substitute 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk for half-and-half.
• Can I freeze copycat Crack Chicken Gnocchi Soup? Yes. Cool the soup to room temperature and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to four months. 
  • Thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.

Steph