Post by @savor.the.journey

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is perfect for a cozy night in ❤️ Ingredients - 3 chicken breasts - Salt - Black pepper - 2 tsp onion powder - 2 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp smoked paprika - @Fire & Smoke Society Chica Licka Garlic & Herb - Cooking oil, for searing chicken - 16 oz gnocchi - 2 cups half-and-half - 4 cups chicken stock - 2 large carrots, diced - 2 celery stalks, diced - ½ onion, diced - 3 garlic cloves, minced - 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped - ¼ cup all-purpose flour - 2 tbsp unsalted butter - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves - Crushed red pepper flakes   Instructions - Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Chica Licka Garlic & Herb.  - Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside. - Add butter to the same pot. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion for a few minutes until softened. - Add minced garlic, fresh thyme, and the same seasonings used for the chicken, except smoked paprika. Stir until fragrant. - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring to create a roux. - Pour in chicken stock and add Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. - Return chicken to the pot and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until fully cooked. - Stir in half-and-half and bring the soup back to a gentle boil. - Remove chicken, shred or cube, and return it to the pot along with chopped spinach and crushed red pepper. - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add gnocchi, cover, and simmer for approximately 4 minutes, or until gnocchi is tender. #chicken #soup #fallrecipes #DinnerIdeas #cookwithme