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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: About 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Not vegetarian; can be gluten-free if using gluten-free gnocchi and broth

Description

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy, restaurant-style classic made right at home with almost no effort. Tender shredded chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sweet carrots, and hearty celery simmer in a rich, herby broth finished with cream and fresh spinach. It’s the kind of bowlful that feels extra comforting on chilly nights and busy weeknights alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (potato gnocchi)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine and make sure the chicken is mostly submerged.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the broth and vegetables.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and add the gnocchi. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH (if it wasn’t already) and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked through and tender. Stir once or twice during this time to prevent sticking.
  6. Add the fresh spinach and chopped parsley. Stir until the spinach wilts into the soup, 2–3 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth so you can better control the salt level at the end.
  • If your gnocchi are very soft or delicate, check for doneness after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking and mushiness.
  • You can chop the vegetables a day ahead and refrigerate them to make morning prep even faster.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours (on LOW) or 3–4 hours plus 30 minutes (on HIGH)
  • Category: Soup, Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1/6 of the recipe
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4–6 g (approx.)
  • Sodium: 850–1000 mg (approx., using low-sodium broth; varies by brand of broth and gnocchi)
  • Fat: 24–28 g (approx.)
  • Saturated Fat: 13–16 g (approx.)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10–12 g (approx.)
  • Trans Fat: 0–0.5 g (varies by ingredients)
  • Carbohydrates: 35–40 g (approx.)
  • Fiber: 2–3 g (approx.)
  • Protein: 25–30 g (approx.)
  • Cholesterol: 130–150 mg (approx.)

Keywords: slow cooker creamy chicken gnocchi soup, crockpot chicken gnocchi, comfort food soup, easy weeknight dinner

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