Description

Turn leftover rotisserie chicken and bacon into a creamy, flavorful gnocchi soup that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Perfect for meal planning, potlucks, and healthy leftover recipes.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded leftover rotisserie chicken

4 strips cooked bacon, chopped

1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup milk or light cream

2 cups fresh spinach

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional garnish: fresh parsley or grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add chopped bacon and shredded chicken, cooking 2–3 minutes to heat through.

5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Add gnocchi and cook 5 minutes until they float and are tender.

7. Reduce heat and stir in milk or light cream, cooking 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

8. Fold in spinach and Italian seasoning, simmering 1 minute until greens wilt.

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or Parmesan if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 45

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