Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup, the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This easy-to-make soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy potato gnocchi in a rich, creamy broth that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work while you go about your day. The delightful aroma will welcome you home, and each spoonful will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s a family-friendly recipe that can be customized to suit everyone’s tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 medium whole carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1–2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/2 medium yellow or white onion (chopped)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon chicken seasoning base (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 1–2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
- Stir in chicken stock and any optional seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and mix with cream and cornstarch in a separate bowl before adding back to the slow cooker along with gnocchi and spinach.
- Cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg