Creamy Chicken Casserole has a thick and rich broth with shredded carrots, celery, & gnocchi hidden throughout. This tastes even better than the Olive Garden’s!

Ingredients:

• 3 T. butter
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 T. onion powder
• 1-2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 c. half and half
• 1-14 oz. can of chicken broth (for thinner soup use 2-14 oz. cans)
• 1/2 c. carrots, shredded
• 1/2 c. celery, shredded
• 1 c. chicken breast, boneless & skinless, diced (could use rotisserie chicken breast)
• 1-16 oz. package of potato gnocchi (could use tortellini)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot add butter & olive oil. Over medium high heat sauté onion, celery, carrots & garlic until tender. Add the flour to create a roux and cook for another minute.
2. Slowly add the half and half & chicken broth. Then stir until it starts to thicken.
3. Next add the spinach, chicken & gnocchi. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked & the soup is thickened. (If you want a thinner soup add another can of chicken broth.)
4. Finally add salt & pepper (to taste) then serve immediately!
5. Serve with breadsticks if desired.