Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This rich and velvety soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi simmered to perfection in a luscious broth. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while it cooks up a delightful meal that warms your heart and fills your belly. Enjoy this hearty dish with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 portions 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1–2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cream or half-and-half
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper
- 1–2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables.
- In your slow cooker, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken stock; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot once cooked.
- Whisk together cream with cornstarch; add to the pot along with gnocchi and spinach.
- Cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg