4 tbsp salted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 cup diced white onion
2 clove minced garlic
1/4 cup packed all purpose flour
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 quart half and half
1 3/4 cup water
2 1/4 tsp powdered chicken boullion
1/2 tsp dried thyme (slightly heaping)
1/2 tsp dried parsely flakes (slightly heaping)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (slightly heaping)
1 1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 1/4 cup chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
1 1/4 cup small cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb gnocci thawed or fresh
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste