For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs instead of tenders. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired soup consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes an excellent garnish.
Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
-
PREP TIME20 mins
-
COOK TIME40 mins
-
TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
-
SERVING6 People
-
VIEWS10
A comforting and creamy chicken and gnocchi soup, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. This dish combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, flavorful broth, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate34 g
-
Cholesterol84 mg
-
Fiber3 g
-
Protein24 g
-
Saturated Fat10 g
-
Sodium637 mg
-
Sugar7 g
-
Fat22 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepTurn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add chicken, pesto, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the hot pot, then pour in chicken broth. (5 minutes)
02
StepPlace onion, bell pepper, and carrots on top of chicken and season with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. (30 minutes)
03
StepMeanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden. Stir in flour until mixture thickens. Add garlic, oregano, and sage while continuously stirring, as a roux burns fast. Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, stirring until all clumps are gone and sauce is thick, adding more milk as needed. (15 minutes)
04
StepRelease pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. (40 minutes)
05
StepRemove chicken from the Instant Pot®, let cool for 5 minutes, and dice into small cubes. (10 minutes)
06
StepWhile you are waiting for the chicken to cool, add gnocchi, basil, and roux mixture to the Instant Pot®. Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. (16 minutes)
07
StepSlice spinach into strips; add to the cooker with chicken. Mix for 2 minutes to heat through before serving; the heat from the soup will cook the spinach quickly. (5 minutes)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
Wyman Prohaska
Jul 2, 2025This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Brett Mitchell
Jun 24, 2025I used chicken thighs instead of chicken tenders and it was very flavorful.
Zander Turcotte
Jun 19, 2025I added a little bit of parmesan cheese at the end and it was delicious.
Jennifer West
Jun 15, 2025I substituted the spinach with kale and it was still really good.
Candice Conn
Jun 13, 2025I doubled the recipe and it worked perfectly.
Tod Kling
Jun 11, 2025The gnocchi were perfectly cooked - not too mushy at all.
Candice Ruecker
Jun 9, 2025My family loved this soup! It's so easy to make in the Instant Pot.
Noah Anderson
Jun 7, 2025This soup is amazing! The pesto adds such a nice flavor.